Simpson Home offers competitive pricing across its room types when compared to both Muscatine County and the broader Iowa market. For a one-bedroom unit, residents enjoy a cost of $1,275, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,405 and the state's average of $2,862. Similarly, the two-bedroom option at Simpson Home is priced at $1,750, which again undercuts Muscatine County's rate of $4,234 and Iowa's rate of $3,329. Even in the studio category, where prices are typically higher due to space limitations, Simpson Home's monthly fee of $2,850 remains favorable against county and state averages of $3,597 and $3,613 respectively. Finally, while private units command higher costs universally, Simpson Home's price of $4,800 is still more economical than Muscatine County's average of $5,198 and slightly above Iowa's average of $4,670. Overall, Simpson Home presents an appealing option for potential residents seeking affordability without sacrificing quality.
Floor plans
Simpson Home
Muscatine County
Iowa
1 Bedroom
$1,275
$3,405
$2,863
2 Bedrooms
$1,750
$4,234
$3,329
Studio
$2,850
$3,597
$3,609
Private
$4,800
$5,198
$4,670
Overall Review of Simpson Home
common14 reviews mention this
Caring, friendly staff stands out
Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring and responsive.
Multiple reviews say the staff treated residents with kindness, kept them comfortable, and followed through on day-to-day needs. Family members also highlight how nurses and aides were warm and attentive during visits, including check-ins for comfort. Several reviewers specifically praise the people they encountered at the facility for being friendly and helpful.
differentiator7 reviews mention this
Personal care and medication support
Families describe hands-on support that includes daily care routines and medication help.
Reviews describe residents being well cared for, including assistance with comfort, bathing, and taking medicines. One reviewer mentions how staff provided medicines and helped maintain daily personal care such as clean clothes and shaving. Another highlights quality healthcare and knowledgeable staffing, while multiple comments refer to the facility as a strong care center overall.
common3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and well-run feel
Residents and visitors frequently note the facility stays clean and well managed.
Several reviews mention cleanliness directly, describing a clean environment and a well-run facility. One reviewer also points to frequent attention to personal cleanliness, like daily clean clothes. Across these comments, cleanliness and management are presented as part of what makes daily life feel orderly.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities and therapy get praise
Residents and families speak positively about activities and a therapy team.
Reviews highlight an activities-focused experience, including an activity department and the sense that there is βmany activities.β One reviewer mentions bringing a local fair to the facility due to weather, and describes the atmosphere as pleasant. Another review specifically calls out a therapy team in connection with the warm environment, reinforcing that structured support is part of what people notice.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Food is sometimes just average
Dining reviews are mixed, with some calling the food only average.
One review says the food is only average, even while praising other aspects like cleanliness and activities. Other residents and families are more positive, describing the food as good and noting favorites like smoothies. Overall, dining quality appears inconsistent across reviewers, ranging from average to enjoyable.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Beautician on-site
Devotional services on-site
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Dining
Gluten-free
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Restaurant style dining
Vegetarian
Activities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Simpson Memorial Home (0 miles)
Iowa City Family Practice Clinic (14 miles)
Muscatine Care Center (14 miles)
New Choices (14.5 miles)
Unity Healthcare (14.6 miles)
Muscatine Health Center (14.6 miles)
Unity Hospital (14.6 miles)
Physicians
Mercy Services West Liberty (0.4 miles)
West Branch Family Practice Clinic (7.6 miles)
University of Iowa Family Care Southeast (12.6 miles)
Simpson Home offers competitive pricing across its room types when compared to both Muscatine County and the broader Iowa market. For a one-bedroom unit, residents enjoy a cost of $1,275, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,405 and the state's average of $2,862. Similarly, the two-bedroom option at Simpson Home is priced at $1,750, which again undercuts Muscatine County's rate of $4,234 and Iowa's rate of $3,329. Even in the studio category, where prices are typically higher due to space limitations, Simpson Home's monthly fee of $2,850 remains favorable against county and state averages of $3,597 and $3,613 respectively. Finally, while private units command higher costs universally, Simpson Home's price of $4,800 is still more economical than Muscatine County's average of $5,198 and slightly above Iowa's average of $4,670. Overall, Simpson Home presents an appealing option for potential residents seeking affordability without sacrificing quality.
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Assisted Living
Independent Living
Activities off-site
Beautician on-site
Devotional services on-site
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Gluten-free
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