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5 Residential Care Homes near Marion, IA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

Residential care homes in Marion may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Marion care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Marion, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha or Robins.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Marion, IA

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Average starting price $2,866/month
Average starting price $4,576/month
Average starting price $4,640/month
Average starting price $4,627/month
Average starting price $3,392/month
Average starting price $1,527/month

Higley Mansion Care Center

860 17th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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Wonderful place ! we searched many places before deciding on Higley for my 104 year old Grandmother. The attention she was given from day one was awesome. The staff is caring and they go above and beyond to...

Provides: Care Homes

Higley Mansion Care Center is a remarkably, beautiful senior citizen facility located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our highly trained staff are available to assist those living in our facility. Our monthly fees include many services to our residents. These services would include furnished bedrooms with...

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Sykoras's Managed Care

1330 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Provides: Care Homes

Wilton Retirement Community

302 Ovesen Dr, Wilton, IA 52778

1 review

My dad has made a smooth transition into the Wilton Retirement Center. The staff has been very kind and has taken the time to make my dad feel very welcomed. The staff is accommodating and answers all of our...

Provides: Care Homes

Pinnacle Elder Group Homes

3500 Diana Queen Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Pinnacle Elder Group Homes

3500 Diana Queen Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

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Cost of care homes in Marion, IA

The average cost of senior living in Marion is 2,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Vernon, IA with an average of 2,600 per month.

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Marion, Iowa

Care Homes

Residential care homes offer a personal care for seniors. They provide a domiciliary care environment with 24-hour staffing and personal support. Amenities offered may include three meals a day, washing clothes, and transit. This type of community is like a single-family home. In Iowa, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $48,933. Iowa maintains a number of stipulations related to this type of community. The Department of Inspections and Appeals and Health communities Division governs this community type.

Cost of Living

The community in which a community is located might have a huge effect on the price of care. Cost of living is a motivating factor when choosing which community works for your family. The rent burden for Marion is about 16.1% of the average monthly income. Marion has a median home value of around $159,486 and the median cost of rent is $1,108 per month.

Demographics and Values

In terms of education, 10.1% have a graduate degree, 27.7% have a high-school diploma, and 33.6% have a college degree. Demographically, Marion is 92.7% white, 3.1% black, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.7% mixed race, 0.5% other or not specified, 0.0% Native American, and 1.8% Hispanic. Out of the total population of Marion, 71.9% participate in the labor force, 7.2% live in poverty, 4.6% do not have health insurance, and 10.3% have some form of disability. Based on gender, 50.2% are male and 49.8% are female. The median age of Marion is 38 years old. Marion has a population density of 864 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Marion consists of 39,400 people. In Marion, 9.8% of the population are veterans of the United States military.

State Information

An overview of Iowa

In total, Iowa has 120 general hospitals and 75 health centers that provide care for 3,168,703 citizens. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mercy Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital, and And Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. The natural beauty of Iowa is ranked 32nd in the nation. In terms of personal well-being, Iowa ranks 20th in healthcare and 14th in quality of life compared to other states. In terms of resources, Iowa has a cost of living index of 91.8, a grocery index rating of 95.9, and a housing index rating of 79.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 38, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of religion, 36% of Iowa residents attend religious services among the 5,107 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-28%, Mainline Protestant-30%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Iowa there are 289 masonic lodges. During the latest presidential election, 51% voted for the Republican candidate while 42% voted for the Democratic candidate. The state of Iowa ranks 43rd in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Iowa is 41.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 53.8 AQI. The average humidity across the state is 72%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Iowa is around 72F. The average high summer temperature is around 88F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 55F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 22F. The average high winter temperature is around 40F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 4F in the month of January. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 6.46 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Iowa is around 2.93 inches. While residents of Iowa mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Iowa can include floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Iowa

The state of Iowa has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of bunchberry, twinleaf, pink lady’s slipper, and western beard-tongue. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the mountain lion, the coyote, the lynx, or the bear. The state animal of Iowa is the eastern goldfinch.

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