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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
127 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Louise Sue Redding - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It has been a great place to move our parent. There are several activities a day, the food is good, and the staff is very friendly! The physical therapy team has been very helpful for our parent to regain...

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CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail

2855 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.7
Review Score
11 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Angie H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Within two months we have moved my Mom into Copperwood's Memory Care and my Dad into Copperwood's Assisted Living. Although this process has been one of the most difficult and stressful in our family, the...

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Glen Meadows Retirement

850 S 60th St #1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
9.7
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10 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
MR - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Everyone is so friendly! Help is always available. So many activities, daily .I looked at other retirement or senior living communities and this best suited us. If you don't want to fix meals, you don't have...

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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
9.2
Review Score
5 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Deborah M - I'm a current/former resident or client

Everyone is very nice, helpful… They keep helping with activities for us to do…My neighbors are very nice, everyone is talking in the hallway when you walk by…They have a fitness room with all kinds of...

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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.1
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93 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
RL. - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The facility is amazing. It is very clean & the staff is very nice. They treat my mom so good. There has been a lot of staff turnover since my mom moved in one year ago which gets confusing & frustrating l....

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Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.0
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32 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

[name removed] the director and [name removed] are great . Nurses have been great . They answer my emails in a timely manner and treat everyone with so much respect .

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in West Des Moines

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Glen Meadows Retirement

850 S 60th St #1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
9.7
Review Score
10 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
MR - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Everyone is so friendly! Help is always available. So many activities, daily .I looked at other retirement or senior living communities and this best suited us. If you don't want to fix meals, you don't have...

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Attivo Trail Waukee

835 NE Boston Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263
9.6
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15 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

So far we have had a great experience with them. We are finding the facility and the staff very well managed and have had nothing but good experiences. We always can find everything very clean and always...

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Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
9.6
Review Score
147 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
KC - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff are super friendly, helpful and quick to return phone calls. The kitchen staff is great at taking criticism about the food. Dad loves being served in the dining room with white table clothes and...

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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
9.1
Review Score
76 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Chris A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Uncle lives here and is clean and friendly. Food could be better but isn't bad. Lots of friendly neighbors. He seems to feel quite safe there. Independent living so no help other than light house keeping and...

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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
9.1
Review Score
40 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Deanna - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The facility itself, and the resident rooms are very nice. The staff I have observed are very caring, and they work hard to plan activities for the residents inside and outside of the facility. My mother's...

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
8.7
Review Score
41 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sarah - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

So far so good. Dad seems safe and happy. It's a small, kind community. The rooms are decent, bedroom has a queen bed comfortably and the living room has a couch and chair. Activities tend to be mostly cards...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Cedar Rapids

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Grand Living at Indian Creek

325 Collins Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
9.5
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10 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Julie - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are very attentive and respectful to the needs of their tenants . Very warm and welcoming environment. Do not need to move to another section if assistance is needed. Memory care - for safety is located...

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Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC

2115 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
9.3
Review Score
14 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

I miss the people. Cleanliness was great They were always friendly The food was excellent, especially the house salad. For me it was very expensive it took all my retirement money and I was one of the...

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The Views of Cedar Rapids

3005 F Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
9.2
Review Score
39 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Leeann - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our loved one has now passed, but they were Wonderful!! They have very caring staff. Never smelled bad. They took really good care of my mom and we would absolutely recommend them to other families.

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Top cities in Iowa for independent living

8.5
Ankeny, IA
43 facilities
8.4
Davenport, IA
49 facilities
8.3
West Des Moines, IA
62 facilities
8.3
Iowa City, IA
23 facilities
8.2
Des Moines, IA
66 facilities
7.9
Cedar Rapids, IA
44 facilities

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