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Holland Farms Senior Living

2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211

4.7(10 reviews)

"Mom is in Holland Farms Senior Living. It's a very, very nice place. It's very modern, beautifully decorated, very...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,995
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Edencrest at the Legacy

2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211

4.4(5 reviews)

"We were so afraid to put my mother in a facility like this she has dementia but the staff has been amazing to me my...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

4.3(3 reviews)

"My parents have moved into Edencrest at Riverwoods. Everything is great. They are very helpful. There is good...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,900
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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265

4.4(26 reviews)

"I like Bickford of West Des Moines' location. However, I felt that there were many areas in the home that needed to be...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,563
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266

4.9(11 reviews)

"We like MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek. It was well-appointed and bright, and the atmosphere...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,425
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Ramsey Village

1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301

3.9(28 reviews)

"We liked Ramsey Village. Jackie was extremely nice. One of the things I liked about the location was that if my loved...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$3,360
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Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

4.1(11 reviews)

"The rooms are very nice and the food is great. The staff is really friendly."

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,100
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325

4.7(39 reviews)

"After touring a number of assisted facilities, we choose Silvercrest (Woodlands Creek) because the atmosphere and staff...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,900
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Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322

4.4(28 reviews)

"Bickford of Urbandale was nice. I liked it. I think my dad would've done well there. I liked the layout of the rooms. It...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,563
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Edencrest Kettlestone

805 SE Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263

4.5(2 reviews)

"I like that everything is very modern and up to date at Edencrest Kettlestone. The staff is very good. My dad says the...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,700
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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323

Edencrest at Timberline, located at 14001 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale, Iowa, offers a comprehensive range of senior...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,400
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Independence Village Of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263

4.6(48 reviews)

"The Waukee location is a REAL community. From the moment my mom arrived, she was made to feel like family. It started...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$6,542
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Edencrest at Pleasant Hill

6151 Martha Miller Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

5.0(1 review)

"I toured Edencrest at Pleasant Hill. It's new, and the administrator who took me on the tour seemed like she knew what...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,300
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Edencrest at Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

4.6(3 reviews)

"Edencrest at Green Meadows was a new facility in a beautiful environment. I felt that it had adequate open spaces. The...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,200
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Edencrest at Tuscany

1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

5.0(1 review)

"We toured Edencrest at Tuscany for my in-laws. Our overall experience was just what we expected. We met with Kevin, and...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,300
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Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

5.0(6 reviews)

"I like everything about Edencrest at Siena Hills. It is an excellent facility. The staff was excellent. It's beautiful...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,300
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Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

4.7(12 reviews)

"A beautiful and welcoming place for Senior Living. The staff is very friendly, and care for and treat the residents...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,615
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Edencrest at Adel

621 302nd Place, Adel, IA 50003

Edencrest at Adel is a vibrant senior living community located at 621 302nd Place in the welcoming town of Adel, Iowa...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,400
Regency Care Center

Regency Care Center

815 W High Rd., Norwalk, IA 50211

4.7(4 reviews)

"My son was at Regency Care Center for rehab after a stroke. He was able to return home in 3 weeks and the staff was...

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Addington Place of Des Moines

Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

4.0(7 reviews)

"It was my second choice for my sister, we just couldn't get a room there right now. It was a very nice place, and they...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,365

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Heidi

I visited this facility

Review of Holland Farms Senior Living

We toured Holland Farms Senior Living. The staff were very nice. They appeared to like their jobs. All the residents seemed happy there. We talked to a couple of them about how they liked living...

Provider response

Thank you for your review, Heidi. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience during your visit to Holland Farms Senior Living!

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Assisted Living

Jim

I visited this facility

Review of Holland Farms Senior Living

Holland Farms Senior Living was nice. It was almost brand-new. It was only there for two years or so. The staff members were all nice. They were great. The building overlooked a nice little park in...

Provider response

Jim, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're proud of the amenities and services we provide at Holland Farms!

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Assisted Living

Jim

I visited this facility

Review of Edencrest at the Legacy

My tour at Edencrest at The Legacy was very nice. Everything was pretty much included, like the laundry. They had a nice place to eat that's restaurant style and they'd come out to take your order....

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Norwalk, IA and Nearby Cities

Johnston

$4,644

Norwalk

$4,495

West Des Moines

$4,479

Urbandale

$4,258

US

$4,000

Des Moines

$3,814

Indianola

$3,180

Paying for Assisted Living in Norwalk

Assisted Living costs in Norwalk start around $4,495 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 Norwalk 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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Norwalk

Seniors in Norwalk who meet certain eligibility requirements may be able to take advantage of Iowa's State Supplementary Assistance (SSA). This is a fully state-funded program that can help pay for Residential Care Facility assistance. The Elderly Waiver can also help to pay for services received in assisted living. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Norwalk

Norwalk 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 Norwalk, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Norwalk

Norwalk-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.

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