Assisted Living in Altoona, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Altoona, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Altoona and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 up to $287 per day, with a median cost running about $114. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.

Costs of assisted living in Altoona, IA range between $1,754 per month and $5,100 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,613 per month, or about $43,350 per year.

SeniorScore™ for Altoona, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Altoona scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
Altoona scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Broadlawns Medical Center, and Mercy Medical Center-des Moines.
There are 60 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Prairie Vista Village, and Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 210 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
There are 44 golf courses in or around the city, including Terrace Hills Golf Course, Copper Creek Golf Course, and Grand View Golf Course.
There are 40 parks near the city center, including Haines Park, Skate Park, and Lions Park.
There are 326 churches in or near the city, including S S John & Paul Catholic Chr, Altoona Christian Church, and Christ the King Lutheran Chr.
There are 26 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 107 grocery stores within the city.
There are 10 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 34 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.41% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.60% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Iowa has an average state income tax of 4.60%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $77,343, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $63,410, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $30,229, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $43,350 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $77,380 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,550 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $57,200 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 3.63%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Altoona receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Altoona has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
Altoona has an average population density of 641.4 people per square mile.
Residents of Altoona have a short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Altoona has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.92%.

Altoona is a small city in Polk County, Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. While the city itself includes 16,136 residents, the surrounding statistical area contains a total population of 457,908. Those over the age of 55 comprise around 20% of the total community.

The SeniorScore™ for Altoona is 77. The city's mean household income is $63,000 ($30,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The mean housing price in Altoona is $237,000, which is more than the Iowa average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.63%.

Altoona has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. Altoona has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.

More About Altoona, Iowa

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Vista Village

2785 1st Avenue S

Altoona, IA 50009

1-855-222-1541

6 Reviews

Prairie Vista Village is located near by the Brooks Run neighborhood of Altoona, Iowa. It is a 38 bed senior housing facility. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median per-family income of $64,213. ...

Assisted Living in Altoona, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Altoona, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Vista Village

Courtyard Estates at Bondurant

Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill

The Shores at Pleasant Hill

Valley View Village

QHC Mitchellville Care Center

The Lindens at Luther Park Campus

Trinity Center at Luther Park

The Rose of East Des Moines

The Rose of East Des Moines

Union Park Health Services

Mill-Pond Retirement Community

The Gardens at Luther Park Campus

Heather Manor

Walden Point

City View Residential

Edencrest at Riverwoods

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Vintage Hills at Prairie Trail

The Rose of Des Moines

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Vista Village

Courtyard Estates at Bondurant

Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill

The Shores at Pleasant Hill

Valley View Village

QHC Mitchellville Care Center

The Lindens at Luther Park Campus

Trinity Center at Luther Park

The Rose of East Des Moines

The Rose of East Des Moines

Union Park Health Services

Mill-Pond Retirement Community

The Gardens at Luther Park Campus

Heather Manor

Walden Point

City View Residential

Edencrest at Riverwoods

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Vintage Hills at Prairie Trail

The Rose of Des Moines

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Vista Village

Courtyard Estates at Bondurant

Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill

The Shores at Pleasant Hill

Valley View Village

QHC Mitchellville Care Center

The Lindens at Luther Park Campus

Trinity Center at Luther Park

The Rose of East Des Moines

The Rose of East Des Moines

Union Park Health Services

Mill-Pond Retirement Community

The Gardens at Luther Park Campus

Heather Manor

Walden Point

City View Residential

Edencrest at Riverwoods

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Vintage Hills at Prairie Trail

The Rose of Des Moines

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Vista Village

Courtyard Estates at Bondurant

Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill

The Shores at Pleasant Hill

Valley View Village

QHC Mitchellville Care Center

The Lindens at Luther Park Campus

Trinity Center at Luther Park

The Rose of East Des Moines