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Independent Living in Iowa

Overview of Independent Living in Iowa

Iowa is often referred to as the “Land of the Rolling Prairie” due to the immense fertile plains that cover the region. The state is famous for its farms, growing crops such as corn and soybeans. Iowa is more than just farmland, however – it’s home to many quaint, rural towns as well as larger cities such as Sioux City and Des Moines. Its varied landscape, relatively low cost of living, and proximity to major Midwestern cities like Chicago and Minneapolis make Iowa a convenient location to call home and a great place to retire.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 70 independent living communities in Iowa. The median monthly cost of independent living in Iowa is about $1,950.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Iowa

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Independence Village of Pella

2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219
9.9
Review Score
142 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

Comfortable happy, well treated by staff. When touring my son and I agreed this is the palce for me. I'm so glad to be here and not elsewhere. Staff is excellent and caring.

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CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail

2855 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.9
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17 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We loved everything about Wingler House. In fact, I’ve told my kids that when the time comes and I need this kind of care, this is where I want them to put me. The gentleman we helped move here is...

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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
9.8
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84 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Sherri McShane - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Toured with my mom on the [date removed]. Moved her in on the [date removed], [name removed], [name removed] and [name removed] made the process seamless. My mom was hospitalized on the [date removed]. She...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Ankeny

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Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.6
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9 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

My family and friends have commented on how spacious the hallways are and how inviting the facility is. People are often taken back with the lovely appearance as they enter the reception area and proceed to...

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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.2
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99 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Vikki V - I'm a current/former resident or client

This is a very clean community, staff are great to work with and I appreciate all of their help while my husband was a resident here. Life Enrichment does a great job planning activities for all residents...

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Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
8.9
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35 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The things we like most about Rock Creek Senior Living is their staffs kindness and care and willingness to make certain residents are well taken care of. Yes, we would recommend this community to others...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in West Des Moines

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Attivo Trail Waukee

835 NE Boston Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263
9.8
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23 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Brenda - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Care services is not applicable. No care services. Completely independent. Meals and dining is not applicable. No food service. Activities are a great line up and active and inclusive community. Apartments...

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Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
9.7
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169 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Apartment size was bigger than most. The layout of the apartment gave space for a larger dining area. Staff was attentive and went beyond to help when needed.

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Glen Meadows Retirement

850 S 60th St #1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
9.4
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13 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

Definitely a five. Glen meadows has a great atmosphere. It's bright and sunny and clean, and the staff is incredibly helpful and courteous. Certainly, would recommend Glen Meadows Retirement, if I get the...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Des Moines

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Independence Village of Des Moines

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
9.5
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92 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Kim L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We moved my mom in and she really seems to like it. [name removed] has been amazing answers any question or concern we may have the rest of the staff are very nice and will answer any questions they can.

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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
9.1
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63 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Dawn L. P - I'm a current/former resident or client

This is a very friendly place. There’s lots of activities to keep you busy. The only downside I have found is that if you’re a picky eater, you weren’t like this place I love it here.

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
9.0
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47 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Katie G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

River Woods Story Point staff always lend an ear to my uncle with what can only be described as sincere patience and kindness. He loves the food, honestly, we all do, whenever our family visits and it...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Cedar Rapids

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Corridor Crossing Place

136 36th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
9.6
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54 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Diana B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Mom could not be happier at Corridor Crossing. She has made many friends and even one resident is an old friend. The staff is wonderful with her. They do a lot of activities and she just has so much fun...

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Grand Living at Indian Creek

325 Collins Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
9.3
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13 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

In hind sight, overall it was good. It's complicated because my wife did not want to be there. It's a beautiful facility, always clean and maintained, food is awesome, staff and residents are friendly,...

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The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

6325 Rockwell Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
8.9
Review Score
9 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Keystone is perfect for my mom. My mom enjoys it, The food is good, The people are great, And there are activities she enjoys.

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Top cities in Iowa for independent living

8.9
Davenport, IA
49 facilities
8.7
Cedar Rapids, IA
44 facilities
8.6
Iowa City, IA
23 facilities
8.6
Des Moines, IA
66 facilities
8.6
West Des Moines, IA
62 facilities
8.6
Ankeny, IA
43 facilities

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