Bee Hive Homes
2116 First Ave E, Spencer, IA, 51301
Also serving communities of Hartley.
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2116 First Ave E, Spencer, IA, 51301
1501 St. Luke Drive, Spencer, IA, 51301
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Spencer is located at the junction of the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan Rivers in Iowa. The abundance of outdoor attractions makes it an ideal location for nature-loving seniors. For those seniors who need help with the tasks of daily living, Spencer's two assisted living facilities may provide a great solution. In Iowa, these facilities are officially named as Assisted Living Programs and are licensed by the Health Facilities Division of the Department of Inspections and Appeals.
Assisted Living costs in Spencer start around $0 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 Spencer 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.
US
$4,000
Worthington
$3,030
The Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Elderly Waiver provides services to eligible Spencer City seniors in community-based settings. These services are packaged into individualized comprehensive plans and may include nutritional counseling, housekeeping and other services determined by an interdisciplinary team. This waiver program is administered throughout the state by the Department of Human Services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Spencer 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 Spencer, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Spencer-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.