About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buck Creek, IA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Buck Creek area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Buck Creek. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Buck Creek, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marion, Center Point and Anamosa.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Center Point and Anamosa.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Pinicon Senior Living, Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC and River Bend Retirement Community
zipAveragecost: $3,422

Buck Creek Independent Living Facilities | 32 Reviews

Showing 10 communities
Last Updated: 12/3/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Pinicon Senior Living
66 Photos available
7.8
Review score
26 reviews
7.8
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
15%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Pinicon Senior Living was a diamond in the rough for my family and I. At the time we were looking for a place for my father to get care and that was close so we could come and see him. Pinicon was just that....
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.
At Pinicon Place, you'll find thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, intimate residential care senior living community. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with convenient nearby access to Highway 151. We have private residential apartments and inviting communal spaces including...
See details
Photo of Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
7.0
Review score
2 reviews
7.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
100%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Oak Park Place - has been very good for my mother and I have no complaints with the facility, environment and service provided. I highly recommend them
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
See details
9.2
Review score
4 reviews
9.2
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Riverbend has been a great place for our mom! She has independent living that is surrounded by a supporting staff, great neighbors, and the essentials one needs in a community filled environment. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Your Home...
Photo of Penn Center
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.
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.
Photo of Oakcrest Nursing Home
11 Photo available
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.
Photo of Woodland Park Assisted Living
55 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
See details
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Buck Creek, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buck Creek is $3,422 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Vienna, IA with an average of $2,119 per month.

Independent living costs in Buck Creek, IA, vs. nearby cities

Buck Creek, IA
$3,422/mo
$3,063/mo
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Buck Creek, IA, vs. state and national averages

Buck Creek, IA
$3,422/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buck Creek, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,422/mo
Independent Living
$3,422/mo

Independent living costs in Buck Creek, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,753/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,608/mo

Senior living costs in Buck Creek vs. state and 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 destination: Buck Creek, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuck Creek, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,422/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,422/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,422/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buck Creek, IA:$3,422/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buck Creek, IA:$3,422/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Buck Creek, IA:$3,422/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Buck Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Buck Creek

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
I would say that the staff is very good with the residents - very mindset on making sure they are taken care of - willing to help. Husband felt more comfortable with Emery Place - felt more like home- not huge facility where he could get lost.

Pinicon Senior Living in Anamosa, IA

5.0
We picked them specifically because they are licensed for a 2 person assist. They are between assisted living and long term care. That was what we needed so it worked out great. They have continue to make a real effort to get to know my dad and understand his life and his interests so that ...
Read more

Buck Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buck Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buck Creek, 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 Buck Creek 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 Buck Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buck Creek, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Buck Creek 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 Buck Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buck Creek, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Buck Creek 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 Buck Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buck Creek, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Pinicon Senior Living, Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC and River Bend Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buck Creek, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Buck Creek, Iowa. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top