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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Robinson, IA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Iowa is $2,925, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Robinson area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Last Updated: 10/2/26
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Photo of Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.3
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9.3
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Placed a family member at Emery Memory Care recently and she is shriving. She has lots of activities that she participates in, has new resident friends and the staff are kind and caring. Managers are quick...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is certified by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. The Robins based community features private assisted living and memory care apartments as well as common areas, including a central dining room with restaurant style dining, exercise room,...
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8.2
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8.2
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11 reviews
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I think it's a pretty nice place. We have exercises, and I like those. I like to be strong. I really like the BINGO, and we have church. The staff is pretty nice. I have been here seven years now, and it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
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Cost of independent living in Robinson, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $2,925 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,852/mo$3,532/mo19.3% below national median
Assisted Living$5,482/mo$5,909/mo7.2% below national median
Memory Care$6,790/mo$7,121/mo4.6% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:19.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:7.2% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:4.6% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Robinson

Recent reviews for independent living in Robinson

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
We have been at Cottage Grove Place for just over a year and have enjoyed our Independent living appartment and the great dining services offered. They have all the services that a person may need as we continue to change as we get even older. We would encourage everyone to think about coming ...
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Village Place in Marion, IA

5.0
[Name removed], the admissions person we met with originally, was very friendly and helpful and has been all through the moving process. There's lots of things to do and people to hang out with, and my loved one is having a ball with the activities. There's a lady who comes regularly to clean ...
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Robinson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Robinson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Robinson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Robinson independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Robinson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Robinson, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Robinson independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Robinson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Robinson, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
18.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Robinson independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Robinson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Robinson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
40.9%
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