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3.0
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They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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This is a beautiful place with a great staff, probably a little understaffed. The folks have been there since [date removed]and have settled in to their 1 bedroom. Their furniture is set up and pictures on...
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.
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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.
Photo of Duncan Heights Inc
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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.
Photo of The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Forest City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Forest City is $2,609 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fertile, IA with an average of $2,609 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest City, IA, vs. state and national averages

Forest City, IA
$2,609/mo
$2,852/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Forest City, IA, vs. other senior living options

$6,819/mo
Independent Living
$2,609/mo

Independent living costs in Forest City, IA, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,677/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,303/mo

Senior living costs in Forest City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forest City, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest City, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,609/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,832/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,819/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Forest City, IA:$2,609/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Forest City, IA:$4,832/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Forest City, IA:$6,819/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest City

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest City

Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Mason City, IA

4.0
Our Dad is no longer there. We moved him to California where we live. However great experience there and wonderful staff at Country Meadows. I would recommend. The only reason I gave it a 4 is it's a locked unit. Depending on what you're looking for a locked unit can feel confining. ...
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Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

4.0
I'm happy with the staff and the facility. Mom really likes it there which is the important part. The only reason I didn't give them a 5 rating is because they have been a little bit short staffed at times ..like every place these days.

Homestead of Mason City

5.0
Homestead is a wonderful home for yourself or your family members. The environment is very loving and caring. I cannot say enough about the staff. They are all so kind, friendly, wanting to help you in any way that they possibly can. Every day is filled with activities. Because it is a ...
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Forest City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest City independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forest City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
4.7%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.1%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest City independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forest City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest City independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Forest City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.1%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14%
40.9%
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There are 10 independent living facilities near Forest City, Iowa. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 46% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 46% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 46% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 5% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 44% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 44% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 40% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center, and Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center, and Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Forest Plaza Assisted Living, and Duncan Heights Inc
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 46% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 46% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 46% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 5% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 44% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 44% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 40% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center, and Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center, and Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Forest Plaza Assisted Living, and Duncan Heights Inc
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