See our Johnston assisted living or specialized care listings below:
The city of Johnston provides residents a range of care options to choose from with 4 elderly care facilities around the area. Getting around in the city of Johnston can be challenging to do without a car or family member or friend to help. If needed, there are nursing homes and hospitals in and around Johnston.
Assisted Living Amenities
Feeling secure at a care facility is ultimately about finding the combination of amenities the resident needs that are applicable at a given center. Some standard amenities in Johnston include:
- Experience nursing staff 24-hours a day
- Beauty services
- Individualized meal options
It is also possible to find senior care facilities that can meet patient needs. Some arrange for devotional services. Still other long term care facilities provide transportation, or even can provide care like insulin injections. Some care facilities provide kosher meals. They allow cats or dogs, arrange indoor activities, and provide parking for those who can still drive. Access to on-call specialists like Nutritionists and Psychiatrists can also be arranged at many facilities.
While not crucial, when contacting the facilities listed below it can be valuable to have relevant medical history including any insurance, doctor, and facility names and contacts for any questions the facility intake manager might have. This can aid in outlining any special care the individual might require.
Senior Living Costs
The cost of elder care facilities is different depending on the type of services required, but on average it costs residents around $3,900 - $4,500 per month. The cost for assisted living in the state of Iowa is about is $3,420 every month based on recently available estimates. Additionally, there could be a number of federal and even state programs to help reduce the cost of care for low-earning families. To get a better idea of averages, browse through the cost list below which provides comparisons to other neighboring cities.
Senior Living Costs in Nearby Cities
| City |
Average Cost |
| Ankeny, IA |
$4,300 |
| Bondurant, IA |
$4,200 |
| Clive, IA |
$3,900 |
| Des Moines, IA |
$3,800 |
| Pleasant Hill, IA |
$5,000 |
| Urbandale, IA |
$3,500 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
