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This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff at Allen Place have been very friendly and respectful to my parents. Carts were available for the move in process. My parents said that the food is very good. I have heard no complaints from my...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Allen Place is a senior living community in Atlantic Iowa near the Nishna Hills Golf Club. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green rolling hills but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and our local farmers market. We also take regular visits to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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What families are saying about independent living in Elk Horn

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Horn

Allen Place in Atlantic, IA

5.0
Everyone on the Staff is absolutely wonderful! Amazing that everyone regardless of job title pitches in to serve meals, respond to residents request, manage the front door, respond to emergencies, help new residents get situated, get residents involved in activities etc. My in-laws are thriving! ...
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Hansen House Harlan

5.0
Very clean and a kind, helpful and friendly staff. New construction, great reviews, and the administration is also.

Cost of independent living in Elk Horn, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elk Horn is 3210.76 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewis, IA with an average of 2458.56 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elk Horn, IA vs. nearby cities

Elk Horn, IA

$3,211/mo

Lewis, IA

$2,459/mo

Marne, IA

$2,517/mo

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Hansen House Harlan, Allen Place and Exira Care Ctr are the top rated independent living facilities near Elk Horn, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Elk Horn, Iowa. See the full list.

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