Best Assisted Living Facilities in Johnston, IA

Senior housing costs in Johnston, Iowa, start at an average of $2,940 per month for independent living. Average prices can range up to $6,031 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including assisted living at $4,409 per month, memory care at $4,416, and a private room in a nursing home priced at $5,390. Nursing home studios are available for $4,743, while a one-bedroom unit costs $5,031, offering a variety of choices to suit different needs and budgets.

The average cost of assisted living communities in Johnston is $4,409 per month. For comparison, nearby cities Des Moines and Windsor Heights cost $4,313 per month and $4,280 per month, respectively. Johnston is slightly above the state average of $4,268 but below the nationwide average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Johnston compares to Iowa and the national average:

There are currently 3 senior living facilities to choose from in Johnston. Still considering where you or your loved one will settle? The surrounding area has 65 facilities to choose from, and there are a total of 229 facilities in the state of Iowa.

In Johnston, Iowa, seniors make up about 32.8% of the population of 23,856 people. This includes 13.2% in their 50s, 9.2% in their 60s, 6.1% in their 70s, and 4.3% in their 80s and older. The gender distribution is close-balanced with females slightly ahead at 50.9%, compared to 49.1% males. When it comes to marital status among seniors, 60.9% are married, 9% are divorced, 25.1% have never married, and 5% are widowed. Johnston's racial diversity includes 79.6% White, 10.5% Black, and 5.8% Asian residents. Additionally, 3.2% identify as mixed race, 3.1% as Hispanic, 0.8% identify as other, and a small 0.1% as Native American, with no Pacific Islanders represented.