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Childserve Habilitation Center
Scout 92Johnston, IA · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Johnston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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All 3 licensed senior living communities in Johnston — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor who knows the Des Moines area can help you compare and tour, free.
Typical assisted living cost near Johnston
$4,340–$6,780/mo
median $5,420/mo (Des Moines-area estimate)
Communities in Johnston
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Johnston senior living communities, ranked
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Brio of Johnston, LLC
Scout 91Johnston, IA · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Johnston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Scout 21Johnston, IA · 150 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Johnston is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area (53 evaluated communities).
Senior living in Johnston: common questions
How much does senior living cost in Johnston, IA?
Senior living in Johnston typically costs $4,340–$6,780 per month, with a median of about $5,420 — estimates for the surrounding Des Moines, IA area, built from published survey medians adjusted for local prices. Exact rates vary by community and care needs.
What are the best senior living communities in Johnston?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated senior living communities in Johnston right now are Childserve Habilitation Center, Brio of Johnston, LLC, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. All 3 Johnston communities are ranked on this page with inspection records and pricing.
What if nothing in Johnston fits?
Johnston is part of the Des Moines, IA area, where Haven evaluates 53 communities across 21 cities. Nearby options are often minutes away — a free Haven advisor who knows the Des Moines market can build a shortlist that matches your budget, care needs, and preferred neighborhoods.