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Assisted Living Communities in Ankeny, IA
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authentic reviews in Ankeny, IA below include Assisted Living facility with 620 reviews. On average in Ankeny, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Susan Massey
4.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
I took a tour of Independence Village while looking for an assisted living facility for my mom. It is very nice and everyone was so friendly. I would feel very comfortable having my mom live there...
Provider response
Hi Susan, Helping a parent find a new home is a major life transition, and our staff always aims to make that process as reassuring and comfortable as possible! It is great to hear that you got a...
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Jackie Smyth
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
My mom stayed at this care facility and had a wonderful experience. The caregivers were incredibly kind, compassionate, and accommodating. The facility offers a wide range of services and amenities...
Provider response
Hi Jackie, It’s wonderful to hear your mom received such compassionate care and that your family felt supported throughout her stay. Knowing she was cared for by a kind team and that the...
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Kim A.
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
Our dad lived in assisted living for a little over 2 1/2 years, and then in memory care for almost a year. He was actively involved in many of the daily activities as well as off campus outings. We...
Provider response
Hello Kim, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful reflections on your dad's journey with us. It’s wonderful to hear how the activities in the memory care neighborhood helped ease his transition....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Ankeny, IA and Nearby Cities
Assisted living facilities in Ankeny charge monthly median rates of $4,803, which is several hundred dollars over the Iowa norm of $4,367 and the national average of $4,500. West of Ankeny in Cedar Rapids, rates are a little lower at $4,748 per month, and in Ames, located about 25 miles north of Ankeny, care costs are more economical at $4,655. In Waterloo, fees come in about $240 lower than in Ankeny, and in Iowa City, care costs are about $400 less.
Ankeny
$4,803
Iowa
$4,367
United States
$4,500
Iowa City
$4,410
Ames
$4,655
Waterloo
$4,567
Cedar Rapids
$4,748
Paying for Assisted Living in Ankeny
In Ankeny, assisted living residents pay $4,803 per month for care and housing.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ankeny
Qualifying seniors in Ankeny may apply to receive financial assistance through the Medicaid 1915 (c) Elderly Waiver program. Seniors who qualify for Supplemental Security Income may also receive the optional state supplement to help cover the cost of their care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
With rates of $4,803 per month, assisted living is an economically priced long-term care solution compared to other senior care options. Seniors in residential facilities pay about $1,000 less than those who obtain private in-home care or home health care services. Nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical supervision and services, is even costlier at $7,148. Only adult day health care is more affordable than assisted living at $1,517 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,815
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,803
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Note: Data for Ankeny was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Des Moines, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Ankeny
Ankeny and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ankeny, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ankeny
Ankeny Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
