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I do think they are expensive. My family member is happy and as long as he can afford it. I want to keep him there. I would recommend it there.
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.
Your Home at Pearl City PlacePearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging...
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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
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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, 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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Cost of independent living in Columbus City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Columbus City is $3,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $1,552 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus City, IA vs. nearby cities

Columbus City, IA
$3,924/mo
$3,233/mo

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

Columbus City, IA
$3,924/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus City vs. other types of senior living

$4,579/mo
Independent Living
$3,924/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Columbus City, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$8,850/mo
Studio
$6,118/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,978/mo

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 Columbus City

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbus City

Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

4.9
My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The nurse is a RN and there full time. The director is also a LPN nurse. The activity director ...
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Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
I am very happy with Addington Place of Mount Pleasant Iowa. My mother lives there and I have visited twice, from out of town. The staff are friendly, very clean facility, and the activities keep my mom enteratined. I also enjoyed a family activity. It was great fun.

Addington Place of Muscatine

4.7
What we like the most about the Addington Place Muscatine community is that it is close to home which is convenient. We also would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Columbus City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus City, 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 Columbus City 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 Columbus City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus City 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 Columbus City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus City, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus City 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 Columbus City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.1%
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Addington Place of Muscatine, Pearl City Place and Addington Place of Mt Pleasant are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbus City, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Columbus City, Iowa. See the full list.

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