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The average cost of assisted living in Fort Dodge is $4,563 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895.
To help you with your search, browse the 22 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Fort Dodge. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Fort Dodge 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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1536 20th Ave. North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Bickford of Fort Dodge showed us the different sized rooms and some of the activities they do. They gave us an overview of the cost of each room in the assisted living and what comes with it. It was a really nice tour. The lady we talked to, Jordan, ..."
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420 South Kenyon Rd., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
4.4
(9 reviews)
"We toured Friendship Haven and met with Mandy. She was very friendly in walking us around the perimeter. They have several different assisted living units, and they have a full on nursing home. We toured all of them. She showed us the assisted living..."
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2721 10TH AVENUE NORTH, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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1050 15th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It has been wonderful. Springvale is more than mom expected, and she's very happy there. They are very accommodating and friendly. The whole thing couldn't be better. Mom has gained 5 lbs since she's been there because she's eating nutritious food re..."
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1401 Wall Street, Webster City, IA 50595
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Beautiful place, excellent staff! Loved ones are well taken care of!..."
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2416 Des Moines St, Webster City, IA 50595
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Southfield Wellness Community has been awesome, friendly, and very helpful. My mom was showing me the mini Christmas trees they made. They had a large Christmas tree in the dining area, which was more like a restaurant (at least appearance-wise). I'm..."
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2401 South Des Moines Street, Webster City, IA 50595
3.2
(5 reviews)
"The owners of this facility genuinely care about the residents. This is a family-run business, with their grown children working there as well. They take time to visit with the residents, and do a wonderful job maintaining the apartments; they are q..."
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620 SE 5th St, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
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READ MOREFort Dodge
$4,563
US
$4,000
Carroll
$3,800
Ames
$3,747
Webster City
$2,995
Perry
$2,599
Assisted Living costs in Fort Dodge start around $4,563 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 Fort Dodge 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.
State Supplementary Assistance, Iowa’s optional state supplementation program, provides additional cash assistance to seniors who get federal SSI benefits. This funding can help pay for assisted living costs. The state also offers a home and community-based services waiver, called the Elderly Waiver, that may pay for assisted living 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.
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Fort Dodge-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.
Assisted Living
Scott
5.0
Review of Bickford of Fort Dodge
Bickford of Fort Dodge showed us the different sized rooms and some of the activities they do. They gave us an overview of the cost of each room in the assisted living and what comes with it. It...
Provider response
Hi Scott, I'm so happy to hear you felt this way during your time at Bickford of Fort Dodge. The feeling of home and being surrounded by family is always what we strive for! Thank you for sharing!
Assisted Living
Douglas
4.0
Review of Bickford of Fort Dodge
Bickford of Fort Dodge was a beautiful facility. It's not affordable for my father-in-law because it wasn't Medicare certified. They have single room suites, and they have studio apartments. All in...
Provider response
Hi Douglas, thank you for leaving us such an excellent review. We appreciate it very much!
Assisted Living
Anonymous113098050
5.0
Review of Friendship Haven
Friendship Haven is a very excellent facility. It is very large. It has all the amenities for the people there. It covers all phases of aging. When there comes a point in time when they need more...
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