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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
9.8
Review Score
118 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Blake E - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is a beautiful place to live. Food is great and prepared by executive chef and his amazing team.The executive director and staff are very loving and welcoming. The are so many fun activities for...

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Attivo Trail Waukee

835 NE Boston Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263
9.6
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13 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jimsey S - I'm a current/former resident or client

Retiring and moving halfway across the United States was not an easy move, but once here at Attivo Trail life fell into place. The staff is very attentive and responsive to questions and concerns. The...

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Glen Meadows Retirement

850 S 60th St #1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
9.6
Review Score
9 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Constance - I live or lived in this community

I would give a 5 to all of these categories. It has been a wonderful life changing experience for me. In addition to how wonderful the staff is here, the other residents are all so caring, supportive and...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Ankeny

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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.3
Review Score
91 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sandra - I'm a current/former resident or client

The employees here are extremely passionate about each and every one's experience when coming here and make it feels so comfortable and welcomed to the tenants, staff, and future tenants.

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Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
8.8
Review Score
29 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The list of activities looks good but we haven't went to any and mom's doesn't want to go. So can't really rate it except that there is a lot going on.Value for cost is good, although not familiar with other...

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Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
8.6
Review Score
21 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The facility is very clean and the activities are good! They have had a lot of staffing issues at the facility, not having staff to clean my grandmas room, not having staff at one point to even cook and the...

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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
9.6
Review Score
9 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Constance - I live or lived in this community

I would give a 5 to all of these categories. It has been a wonderful life changing experience for me. In addition to how wonderful the staff is here, the other residents are all so caring, supportive and...

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Attivo Trail Waukee

835 NE Boston Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263
9.6
Review Score
13 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jimsey S - I'm a current/former resident or client

Retiring and moving halfway across the United States was not an easy move, but once here at Attivo Trail life fell into place. The staff is very attentive and responsive to questions and concerns. The...

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Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
9.5
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145 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Pam - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

5 for all. We had a great all around experience with Independence Village. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Des Moines

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Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
9.1
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32 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Martha R - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Extremely helpful in getting my 103 yr. old mother get settled. They go out of their way . Staff and residents are SO friendly. Beautiful inside and out. Not so overpowering as some facilities are. I...

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
9.0
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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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Independence Village of Des Moines

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
8.9
Review Score
71 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Samantha M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My family member has lived at this location for the last 6 years. They have always had such wonderful staff, but they never seem to stick around. The owner has changed 3 times in the 6 years as well. With...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Cedar Rapids

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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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Grand Living at Indian Creek

325 Collins Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
9.2
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7 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very expensive! Meals are great. Staff is friendly, but they sit around on their phones a lot. Room sometimes is a mess. Clothes just thrown on the shelves. But I am a neat person. Sometimes I go out and my...

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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

8.6
Iowa City, IA
24 facilities
8.4
Davenport, IA
49 facilities
8.3
West Des Moines, IA
65 facilities
8.0
Ankeny, IA
45 facilities
8.0
Des Moines, IA
70 facilities
7.9
Cedar Rapids, IA
44 facilities

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