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5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Bishop Drumm Retirement Center was very nice, but it was very expensive. It's a buy in and I'm not ready for that. I would recommend it. It's very pretty and very clean. The rooms were very well appointed, but a little small. They had a good activiti..."
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613 W. North Street, Madrid, IA 50156
4.0
(5 reviews)
"Madrid Home for the Aged was willing to take my mother in the condition she was in. It's a very caring community. They were also aware of her financial situation and they're willing to work with us on that. They also have the extended care that she w..."
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1330 19th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My sister moved into The Rose of East Des Moines, and it's a very comfortable place. It's well maintained, and when you walk in it's calm -- and that's what we're looking for. The staff is very friendly, and they are willing to help out in any way th..."
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1499 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Heritage Court. They've been very nice to her, they've been very attentive to her blood pressure, and they have lots of activities. They have 3 different church services, scriptures, hymnal, and a church worship service. She does..."
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1204 Linden St, Dallas Center, IA 50063
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Spurgeon Manor was a beautiful facility. It has all levels. They have independent, assisted, and memory care. I don't know much about the staff. It was just a short visit inquiry. I know a lot of people that have relatives there, and they do a good j..."
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7951 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My wife was in Arbor Springs West Des Moines. It was a great place. It was very clean and nice, but it's just very expensive, and they don't accept Medicaid at all. It's a very top-end place. If you want to spend a lot of money and get a lot of ameni..."
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9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3.6
(15 reviews)
"Edgewater, A WesleyLife Community, is beautiful. It's lovely. Wonderful food, good floor plans, and nice staff. The facilities are great. They have all the high-end facilities, like movie theater projection stuff and computer availability. You got ev..."
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4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
3.5
(9 reviews)
"My dad is a resident of Calvin Community for about two years now. He started on the skilled nursing floor and got better and then moved to assisted living. It is a Christian faith-based community which is fun because we are Jewish. My dad is the only..."
READ MORE1200 Fourth St., Des Moines, IA 50314
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I liked the rooms at Walden Point. There was an open area that everybody could go in to. It's got a little store and the residents could play cards. The staff was good. The rooms were very big, actually. Their price was very attractive. ..."
READ MORE1315 Coconino Rd., Ames, IA 50014
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I visited The Rose of Ames. They're a good facility, just not quite what I was looking for. The staff was friendly. The place was big enough for him, but the level of care was not what he's gonna need. The dining room was very roomy, they were able t..."
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608 S. 15th Street, Indianola, IA 50125
3.4
(5 reviews)
"My dad has been in Windsor Manor since June 1st. They are very friendly and accommodating, and they made us feel very welcome right away. It was a smaller facility. He’s got a medium sized, one-bedroom; it’s very clean, it smells nice, and it has fre..."
READ MORE233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50314
3.0
(4 reviews)
"University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very experienced, and they work really well with the patients. They take the time out to deal with each patient, and I really enjoy them. We have ..."
READ MORE3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is very good with the residents and takes very good care of them. They call me with the slightest issue. It could be cleaner, as my grandfather sat in a room in which he had peed in the corner for about an hour before someone came to help h..."
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3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My friend is a cantankerous person and hard to deal with, but Accura HealthCare seems to be handling her OK. They keep a good eye on her. They have rehab for her for a couple of weeks and different machines she can work on. They play bingo and typica..."
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5608 SW NINTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has Alzheimer and they have moved him six times since his stay less than six months. And Dixie the coordinator never returns any of the family calls ..."
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255 SE Brick Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appea..."
READ MORE560 SE Brick Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
"Thomas Place at Waukee is a 55+ retirement community conveniently located near the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Waukee, IA, a fast-grow..."
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5815 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
"Welcome to Martina Place! Located on a beautifully-landscaped 15-acre campus, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center offers high quality care with a..."
READ MORE3721 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
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READ MOREAssisted 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
In Ankeny, assisted living residents pay $4,803 per month for care and housing.
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. Â
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.
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. Â
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.
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.
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.
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MRS83
5.0
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
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Julie
5.0
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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