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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....
$5,100
Assisted Living Communities in Ankeny, Iowa
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Ankeny, IA below include 70 Assisted Living facilities with...
532 reviews. On average in Ankeny, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Ankeny, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Ramsey Village
1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
4.0
(27 reviews)
My mother has moved into Ramsey Village. The employees there are very helpful and extremely friendly. They know all their residents and they treat them all with respect. They appear to have, and have so far after the first week, been able to provide ...
$2,624
Bickford of Ames
2418 Kent Ave., Ames, IA 50010
4.0
(10 reviews)
I was impressed with Bickford of Ames. It was very nice inside. It was decorated nicely with fall decorations, which I think is important for the residents. They made it look like a happy place. Darla was the one who gave me the tour, and she was ver...
$4,106
Ballard Creek Assisted Living
908 US-69, Huxley, IA 50124
5.0
(1 reviews)
I checked out Ballard Creek for my mom. It was very clean, they have very friendly staff, it's small so they knew everybody's name. They have activities that they do, there's a chapel, there's a game room, there's a beauty salon there. People can com...
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Windsor Manor Nevada
1642 South G Avenue, Nevada, IA 50201
5.0
(2 reviews)
I toured Windsor Manor Nevada. They do a lot of activities even while this stuff is going on; they masked up and go to the community room, and sit a distance away from each other. They'll do their crafts, they do baking, they do specialty field trips...
$3,520
Grand Living at Tower Place
540 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
5.0
(4 reviews)
We toured Grand Living at Tower Place. It's very deluxe. They had a lot of the amenities, but we did not spend a lot of time there because we were not interested because of the price. The staff that we met was fine. They were very nice apartments. It...
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McCauley Terrace
5921 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
5.0
(1 reviews)
The staff at McAuley Terrace is perfect, very friendly, very open, and very helpful. The condition of the rooms is great. My mother-in-law is in a studio, which seems to meet all her needs. It's very clean and everything is working in good shape. It'...
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Valley View Village
2555 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
5.0
(1 reviews)
We moved my parents to Village Assisted Living two years ago and have been very pleased with the care they have received. The facility had only been opened for a short time when they moved there. Their apartment is beautiful and the staff is very c...
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Northridge Village
3300 George W Carver Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
5.0
(9 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved to Northridge Village. The food is very good and they have a wide variety. It was well-prepared and very tasty. The building I think is seven years old. It's very clean, very well-maintained, and has big windows in the apartmen...
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Regency Care Center
815 W High Rd., Norwalk, IA 50211
4.7
(4 reviews)
Regency Care Center is gorgeous. Any person that needs assisted living would be immensely happy here, and not to mention I want to add they don't necessarily have to wait for the elderly waiver. They will help them get this stuff going. It was just ...
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Walnut Ridge
1701 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50325
4.7
(14 reviews)
Walnut Ridge was larger. The hallways were wide and tall. It had a lot of glass and a lot of light. The recreation room includes a pool for exercise and classes. They had a large whirlpool area. The grounds there are more open. It's nice and green. T...
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Kennybrook Village
200 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
4.6
(13 reviews)
My Mom, Brother and I went to tour KennyBrook Assisted Living for my Mom and were very happy with what we saw. The staff were very kind, open, and upbeat. The available unit has a cute kitchenette, a decent size living room, a large bedroom with ...
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The Village
1203 North E St., Indianola, IA 50125
4.6
(3 reviews)
My relative is a resident of The Village. It's very clean. He's very well kept, and he has very good care. He's always clean and looks clean. They get him up and around, and he likes the food a lot. I really do like it a lot. We were just thinking ma...
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Senior Suites of Urbandale
4700 84Th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
4.5
(5 reviews)
My mom has been a resident of Senior Suites of Urbandale for a month now. It is great. It's a small community, if that's what you're looking for, and the staff there has been nothing but helpful and kind to her. She has a two-bedroom apartment. I'm ...
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Addington Place of Des Moines
5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
4.5
(6 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 had a nice courtyard. The staffs who gave the tour were very pleasant and informative. I haven't eaten there, but they had a good m...
$3,365
Spurgeon Manor
1204 Linden St, Dallas Center, IA 50063
4.5
(2 reviews)
We toured Spurgeon Manor. The rooms were bigger and carpeted. They had more options for activities. They had more to offer, and the facility was much bigger. They have more food options. They have three choices for a meal versus the other place where...
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Prairie Vista Village
2785 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009
4.3
(8 reviews)
The location of Prairie Vista Village is ideal for me because it's close to two of my sons and I like that the home has a patio, which I like having in my apartment. I like the idea that there are two meals a day included in the rent. The rent was af...
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Deerfield Retirement Community
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323
4.3
(11 reviews)
We visited Deerfield Retirement Community several times with some friends who live there. The meals and the facility were wonderful. The rooms that we saw were also very good. It would meet our needs. We've had quite a bit of interaction over the yea...
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Wesley on Grand
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
4.3
(10 reviews)
My brother has moved into Wesley on Grand. The community is welcoming and well-organized. They're very interested in his level of functioning. They did a good assessment when he was brought in by the nurse to make sure that he was being properly care...
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Luther Park Community
1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
4.2
(7 reviews)
My wife moved to Luther Park Community. It seemed to be the best fit for her. I liked the facility. The people were extremely friendly, so that's why we went there, and the fact that they take Medicaid. Her room is small but it's enough for her. It i...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
KCFam2
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
From our very first tour to move-in and every visit since, we’ve felt nothing but warmth and welcome. The staff is incredibly caring, and it’s clear that the team has made great improvements over...
Provider response
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad to hear that you and your dad have had such a positive journey with us at StoryPoint. It’s great to know that the...
Assisted Living
Noydb
1.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
We have encountered an unbelievable number of issues here—far more than should be possible. Despite our efforts, problems continue to arise. I genuinely believe that Nurse Tamy needs additional...
Provider response
Hello, We would like to learn more about your experience with us and invite you to connect directly with our Executive Director to arrange a care conference. We apologize for any miscommunication...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Rock Creek Senior Living
I toured Rock Creek Senior Living. They had 24-hour care. It looked like a nice, comfortable place. The room seemed a little small, but maybe that's just what they are for assisted living. Everyone...
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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.
