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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carroll County, IA

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Photo of Panora Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
Photo of Golden Meadows of Manson
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.
Photo of Willow Dale Wellness Village Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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.
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: 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.
Photo of McCord Manor of Storm Lake
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
McCord Manor of Storm LakeMcCord Manor of Storm Lake is a senior housing complex in the beautiful city of Storm Lake, Iowa. Storm Lake is a wonderful community located in Buena Vista County. Sitting beside the lake where the city got its name, Storm Lake has a bustling but relaxing community with...
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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.
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, 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.
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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
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
Photo of Fort Dodge Villa Care Ctr
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 Carroll County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Carroll County is $3,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willey, IA with an average of $2,903 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll County, IA vs. nearby counties

Carroll County, IA
$3,689/mo
$3,863/mo
$3,181/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll County, IA vs. the state and national average

Carroll County, IA
$3,689/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll County vs. other types of senior living

$4,456/mo
Independent Living
$3,689/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carroll County, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$2,825/mo
Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,502/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,160/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carroll County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carroll County

Recent reviews for independent living in Carroll County

Lakeside Village in Panora, IA

5.0
They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully explained it we agreed. It was absolutely the right thing to do. Her dementia was much worse than ...
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Rolling Meadows Senior Living in Carroll, IA

4.0
Seem to be a lot of “turnover” staff these post few months. Hopefully this will all make things better. Food is good some days, and not so good other days. I like living here and the staff that stayed are great. Would like a few more activities – more variety. And I love the van rides and ...
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.1
Overall they really are working hard to try to meet the individual needs of the senior individual. My mom has, for example, gluten intolerance, so they're working with her to accommodate that with their meals. They've been willing to work with her in terms of unique needs, or even just billing ...
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Carroll County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carroll County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carroll County, 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carroll County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carroll County 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 Carroll County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carroll County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carroll County 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 Carroll County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carroll County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
46.1%
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Allen Place, Lakeside Village and Hansen House Harlan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carroll County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 71 independent living facilities near Carroll County, Iowa. See the full list.

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