Assisted Living Communities in Grinnell, Iowa

Assisted Living costs in Grinnell start around $4,080 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Grinnell and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

Grinnell, Iowa, was founded in 1854 and is home to several historic buildings, which residents and visitors can see on a self-guided walking tour. The city has a little over 9,000 residents and a senior community that makes up almost 19 percent of the population.  

In Grinnell, as in all of Iowa, assisted living facilities are officially called assisted living programs or residential care facilities, depending on the age of the population they serve and the level of care they provide. These facilities are licensed through the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division. Grinnell has two assisted living facilities for local seniors to choose from. 

• Grinnell seniors do not pay state income tax on their Social Security benefits, and other types of retirement income are tax-deductible. This may allow seniors to put more money toward the cost of assisted living services.
  
• The cost of living in Grinnell is about 3% lower than the statewide median and 13 percent lower than the nationwide median. Healthcare expenses, including hospital stays and doctor's office visits, cost about 20% more than healthcare expenses in the nation as a whole, which may be a consideration for seniors with chronic health conditions.
  
• On a 100-point scale on which higher crime is indicated by a higher score, Grinnell's property crime rate is 37, versus the national average of 35.4; and the violent crime rate is 31.6, versus the national average of 22.7. Seniors may want to ensure that they are aware of the surroundings and have personal belongings secure when they're out alone in the city.
  
• Grinnell's summers are warm with July highs near 90, and winters are very cold with January lows around 10 degrees. The region gets about 30 inches of snowfall annually, which is a little more than the national average of 26 inches and may be a consideration for seniors who use mobility aids. 
  
• The Grinnell area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Grinnell Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  

  Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.