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Assisted Living Communities in Ankeny, Iowa

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Ankeny, IA below include 67 Assisted Living facilities with 513 reviews. On average in Ankeny, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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MRS83

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Independence Village of Ankeny

Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!

Provider response

Hello, We’re so glad to have you as part of our community! Thank you for your review.

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Karen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Independence Village of Ankeny

We moved my mom here a month ago and I can't say enough wonderful things about Independence Village! I was so worried about how she would adjust after living on her own so long but she's doing...

Provider response

Hi Karen, We’re thrilled to hear that your mom’s experience has been nothing short of amazing. Our team works hard to provide the best possible experience, and we’re glad it shows. If there’s...

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Julie

I visited this facility

Review of Independence Village of Ankeny

I went to the Independence Village of Ankeny. I like it a lot. It was very clean and everybody seemed very helpful to the residents and people that came in. It looked like they had a lot of...

Provider response

Hi Julie, Thank you for visiting our community! We’re glad you had the opportunity to explore what we have to offer. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to call us...

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