Assisted Living in Norwalk, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Norwalk, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Norwalk and 18 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Iowa is around $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 up to $8,620. The mean annual cost is $41,016, which is less than the national average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Norwalk, IA generally range from around $1,754 per month up to $5,100 per month, with an average cost of around $3,613 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $43,350.

SeniorScore™ for Norwalk, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Norwalk scores significantly higher than the Iowa average of 75.
Norwalk scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Metropolitan Medical Center, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Mercy Medical Center-des Moines.
There are 72 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Norwalk Nursing and Rehab, Regency Care Center, and Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab.
There is a very 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 217 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including Rolling Hills Golf Course, Legacy Golf Club, and Echo Valley Country Club.
There are 25 parks near the city center, including Norwalk-McAninch Sports Complex, Windflower Park, and Walnut Woods State Park.
There are 185 churches in or near the city, including New Life Lutheran Church, Christ Our Savior Lutheran, and Norwalk Christian Church.
There are 27 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 112 grocery stores within the city.
There are 10 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 52 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.11% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.47% 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 $89,916, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $71,014, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $33,837, 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 2.03%, 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

Norwalk receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Norwalk has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Norwalk has a sparse population density of 199.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Norwalk have a short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Norwalk 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 96.58%.

Located within Warren County, Norwalk is a small city in Iowa. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 457,908 people, there are 11,192 living within the city limits. The senior community comprises around 21% of the overall population.

The SeniorScore™ for Norwalk is 86. The city has a mean per capita income of $34,000 and a mean household income is $71,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The median home price in Norwalk is $246,000, which is much more than the state average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of roughly 2.03%.

Norwalk has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. Norwalk has an exceptionally low rate of crime and above average air quality compared to other cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk Nursing and Rehab

921 Sunset Dr

Norwalk, IA 50211

1-855-238-4376

7 Reviews

Norwalk Nursing and Rehab is a 51 bed nursing care facility located in Norwalk, Iowa. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 12,000 residents in the 50211 zip code. With an average household income of ...

Assisted Living in Norwalk, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Norwalk, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk Nursing and Rehab

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Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab

ManorCare Health Services-West Des Moines

Wesley Acres

3801 Grand, Newbury Living Community

Prairie Hills at Des Moines

The Lodge of Ashworth

Bickford of West Des Moines

Edencrest at Riverwoods

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Fountain West Health Center

Sunnycrest Residential Care

The Rose of Des Moines

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Ramsey Village

Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Walden Point

The Gardens at Luther Park Campus

Heather Manor