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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Newton, Iowa

Newton, IA has 3 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,436/mo. That's roughly in line with the Iowa state median.

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Median monthly price, Newton

$5,436/mo

Estimated range $5,242 – $5,651

● Newton $5,436 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Newton

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingNewtonIowaNational
25th percentile$5,242/mo$5,137/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,436/mo$5,381/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,651/mo$5,848/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Newton runs about $42 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,599
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,917
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$30,229

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Altoona · Pleasant Hill

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Newton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Newton runs about $1,631 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Newton has 6 such properties. The county aging agency at (800) 747-5352 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,917 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,436 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Newton assisted living median of $5,436 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,917 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Newton run about $9,373 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 assisted living communities in Newton

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Free local help worth saving

Newton, in Jasper County, has about 15,700 residents. About 3,381 of them (22%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $57,771.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Aging Resources of Central Iowa(800) 747-5352agingresources.com

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Iowa State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • LifeLong Links1-866-468-7887lifelonglinks.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Des Moines VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Des Moines.

  • Home and Community Based Services – Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Newton more expensive than the rest of Iowa?

Newton's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Iowa state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Iowa → · Assisted Living cost across Iowa → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Newton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers