Ames Assisted Living Facilities And Best Senior Living Options

Ames is located in the central part of Iowa, about 30 miles north of the state capital, Des Moines. The city is has a populace of slightly more than 48,000 and was recently ranked the ninth best place to live in the U.S. To find an Ames assisted living facility, the comprehensive directory of options at AssistedSeniorLiving.net can aid all your research needs. Ames is a rapidly growing city that is adding more and more senior care facilities. Even though the city is relatively small, Ames has many neighborhoods with cafes, shopping, dining, and cultural landmarks. The city contains Iowa State University, a leading public research institution. Ames has a less than average cost of living, which makes it an excellent place for retirees who want to enjoy a high standard of living at an affordable price.

The monthly cost for a private bedroom in an ALF, $4,063, is more than $700 higher than the national average and over $1000 more than the state median. A room in an Ames nursing home is around $700 more than the state median, running $5,703 per month. The March 2012 cost of living index ranks Ames at 93.1 versus the U.S. average of 100, which counteracts some of the relatively high assisted living facility costs. The city does not have very much crime either, rated at a crime index of 210.4, which is well under the 319.1 national average. The city is serviced by Mary Greeley Medical Center, and there are three other hospitals in surrounding Boone County.

For senior golf enthusiasts, there are a few golf courses in the city; Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames Country Club, and Homewood Golf Course. There are ample cultural attractions for seniors as well, including the Ames Historical Society, the Brunnier Art Museum, the Octagon Center for the Arts, and The Space for Ames, a community gathering space for concerts, festivals, and art. Retirees active in outdoor pursuits will enjoy the large parks network. There are many parks the city, including the ISU Arboretum, and the larger Ada Hayden Heritage Park just north of the city. Outside the city lies Peterson Pits, a recreational area with mountain biking, boating, hiking and walking trails, and splendid nature.

Ames has a strong senior community, of which Heartland Senior Services is the focal point. The center serves all of Story County and has many programs for exercising, learning and socializing, as well as outreach programs which do home visits and telephone calls. The center enlists a large network of over 700 volunteers that aid the city’s and county’s elderly. Heartland even runs its own adult day center. Their facilities include the main center in Ames, and satellites placed throughout Story County. Their mission is to bring life-enriching opportunities to older adults and their families.

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Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50310-3395 Calvin Community is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community providing a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, health center and memory care. Calvin provides services in a caring, Christian community designed to meet older adults? physical, social, ...

515-277-6141

Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street Des Moines, IA 50310 Ramsey Village located in Des Moines, Iowa is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. We offer Exceptional Independent Living, Personalized Assisted Living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, and Skilled Nursing Care options for seniors.

(515) 274-3612

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Prairie Hills of Des Moines

2680 East Payton Ave Des Moines, IA 50320 Did you know that many seniors experience an improvement in their physical, mental, and emotional health after moving into a Senior Living Community. The recently completed Prairie Hills Assisted Living Community in South Des Moines has it all, wonderful apartments, expansive living areas, game ...

515-256-9143

Bickford of Ames

2418 Kent Ave Ames, IA 50010-7119 Welcome to Bickford of Ames, a premier Assisted Living community! Ideally situated just 25 miles from Des Moines, Iowa, Ames prides itself on being able to offer small town charm with big town experiences.

(515) 233-6000

Green Hills Retirement Community

2200 Hamilton Drive Ames, IA 50131-2979 At Green Hills, we believe in easy living, less worry, and great comfort.

800-336-8883

The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Road Ames, IA 50014 Capital Senior Living Corporation is committed to providing quality housing and services based on the highest standards of excellence in the industry.

(515) 292-2858

Westhaven Community

112 West Fourth Street Boone, IA 50036 Westhaven Community strives to be a premier Christ-centered facility with an emphasis on each individual's spiritual care, as well as medical, social, dietary and 'family' care.

515-432-1393

Mill-Pond Senior Living

1201 Se Mill Pond Court Ankeny, IA 50021 Complete with walkways and waterfalls, Mill Pond is situated on five acres south of First Street, just off of Delaware Avenue.

(515) 964-2273

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Pl Urbandale, IA 50322-1877 Welcome to Bickford of Urbandale, a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community!

(515) 331-3000

Deerfield

13731 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA 50323 For people who know what to do with their freedom and opportunity. Life?s a little less complicated, people are genuine and opportunities come knocking. There?s comfort. There?s security. And there?s freedom ? so we live our days just the way we want.Located just west of Des Moines in Urbandale, ...

515.331.9676

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr West Des Moines, IA 50265-5353 Welcome to Bickford of West Des Moines, a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community!

(515) 327-9400

ManorCare Health Services-West Des Moines

5010 Grand Ridge Drive West Des Moines, IA 50266 Located less than a mile from interstate 35 on Grand Ridge Drive in West Des Moines, IA, ManorCare provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Our clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused on your needs, interests ...

(515) 222-5991

Bickford of Marshalltown

101 New Castle Rd Marshalltown, IA 50158-5241 Welcome to Bickford of Marshalltown, a premier Assisted Living community! Ideally located one block from the Marshalltown mall, Marshalltown prides itself on being able to offer small town charm with big town experiences.

(641) 753-5700

Bickford of Fort Dodge

1536 20th Ave N Fort Dodge, IA 50501-7134 Welcome to Bickford of Fort Dodge, a premier Assisted Living community! Ideally situated in the elite Orchard Glen neighborhood and minutes from Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge prides itself on being able to offer small town charm with big town experience

(515) 573-3300

Good Samaritan Society Algona

412 West Kennedy Street Algona, IA 50511 In Kossuth County, Iowa, Good Samaritan Society ? Algona provides the only Medicare-certified rehabilitation and skilled care center, memory care unit, senior living apartments and assisted living facility. Set on a 10-acre campus in southwestern Algona, the center overlooks the picturesque Des ...

(515) 295-2414

Heritage Court Assisted Living

1499 Office Park Rd West Des Moines, IA 50265-6500 Heritage Court Assisted Living offers aid with activities of daily living and is operated by Colby Properties Inc.

(515) 223-1224

Oak Estates

110 S Alice St Conrad, IA 50621-2019 Oak Estates offers aid with activities of daily living .

(641) 922-7100

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