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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bucknell, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bucknell 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 Bucknell. 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 95 independent living facilities in Bucknell, 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 Pella, Knoxville and Chariton.
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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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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Senior Living in IndianolaSituated in the beautiful town of Indianola, Iowa, this Connect55+ location offers more than just independent senior living apartments. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at this welcoming community with fun social activities, exciting classes, engaging...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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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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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you are looking for a senior apartment for yourself or an elderly loved one, look no further. McCord Manor is sure to meet the needs of all seniors who are looking for a bit of assistance, if any, while still maintaining their independence. They have many amenities to help ensure that all...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Bucknell, IA
The average cost of senior living in Bucknell is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russell, IA with an average of $2,688 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bucknell, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bucknell, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bucknell
Recent reviews for independent living in Bucknell
The Rose of East Des Moines
4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA
5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Bucknell independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bucknell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bucknell, 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 Bucknell 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 Bucknell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bucknell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bucknell 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 Bucknell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bucknell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bucknell 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 Bucknell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bucknell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Copper Shores Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bucknell, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 95 independent living facilities near Bucknell, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bucknell, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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