Assisted Living in Fort Madison, Iowa

There are 16 assisted living facilities serving Fort Madison, Iowa. This includes 4 facilities in Fort Madison and 12 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 up to $287 per day, with an average expense running around $114. The per month cost averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the median cost is about $41,016, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Fort Madison, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Fort Madison scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Fort Madison scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Fort Madison Community Hospital).
There are 15 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Kensington Fort Madison, Kensington Evergreen - Fort Madison, and Sunny Brook Assisted Living.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Sheaffer Memorial Golf Park, Spring Lake Golf Course, and Ft. Madison Country Club.
There are 10 parks near the city center, including Rodeo Park, Ft Madison City Offices, and Sheaffer Memorial Golf Park.
There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Joy Baptist Church.
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.05% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.29% 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 $52,663, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $40,259, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,148, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $37,650 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $65,700 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,061 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.49%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Fort Madison receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Fort Madison has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Fort Madison has a sparse population density of 192.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Fort Madison have a very short daily commute time.
Fort Madison has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.71%.

Located in Lee County, Fort Madison is a small city in Iowa. While the encompassing metro area includes 1,020,762 people, there are 13,105 residing in the city. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes about 30% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Fort Madison is 70. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($22,000 per capita), versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The average home price in Fort Madison is $120,000, which is somewhat less than the Iowa average of $153,000. Fort Madison also has a high unemployment rate of about 9.49%.

Fort Madison has harsh average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets average amounts of rain annually. Fort Madison has a higher than average crime rate and better than average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Madison, Iowa

The Kensington Fort Madison

2210 Avenue H Ste A

Fort Madison, IA 52627

1-855-240-2530

The Kensington Fort Madison is a senior community located at 2210 Avenue H Ste A in Fort Madison, Iowa. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with roughly 14,000 residents in the zip code of 52627. It is ...

Assisted Living in Fort Madison, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Fort Madison, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Madison, Iowa

The Kensington Fort Madison

Sunnybrook of Ft. Madison

Sunny Brook Assisted Living

Kensington Evergreen - Fort Madison

Montrose Health Center

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Sunnybrook of Burlington

Bickford of Burlington

La Harpe Davier Health Care Center

New London Specialty Care

Clark County Nursing Home

Oakwood Estates Retirement Village

Sunnybrook Assisted Living

Rescare Mt Pleasant Community Services

Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation

Mediapolis Care Facility