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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dixon, IA

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1616 Floor plans available
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Great staff, the building is beautiful recently remodeled, they take great care of my grandmother. If you have a loved one Palmer Hills is the place to be!!!! She feels very safe In her apartment and that...
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.
Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...
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They provided personalized attention to his needs. They truly treated him as if he was gonna live there full-time forever. We were a very involved family! But it never felt like we were doing too much or...
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.
The Fountains Senior Living Community is located in Bettendorf, Iowa. We strive to meet all the needs of our residents and to help them enjoy their golden years. Our beautiful community offers much more than just a house. We want to make our residents feel at home. We believe that the key to a...
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Facilities were beautiful and well maintained. Staff was so friendly and helpful. The activities director drew Mom into things even though she had limited capability. Nursing staff was very caring. Glad we...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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They were very friendly on the independent side have an outstanding nurse and the food was good. The apartment sizes are good. You get wi-fi. And Tv. All utilities are also included. There is a difference...
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.
Those looking for a quality care home for their senior should look no further than Garner Farms. This care home has a number of locations, including Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. This care home offers both independent and assisted living. They offer several floor plans, and their comprehensive care...
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55 Floor plans available
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I would say that the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The food is great. And it is a quiet place that offers a lot of things to keep you occupied everyday. I love the peace of mind that the staff is...
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 Senior Star at Elmore Place! Elmore Place is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Davenport, Iowa. Located south of 53rd street off and west of Elmore Avenue, excellent shopping, entertainment and other destinations are just a short shuttle drive...
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What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Prairie Hills at Tipton specializes in assisted living and memory care in a warm, home-like community nestled on a hill at the edge of town in Cedar County. Each spacious apartment overlooks beautiful landscapes from every direction. Our expansive property offers walking paths, outdoor...
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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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.
The Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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They were one of the only facilities in the area that allowed the independent spouse to move in as a second person and be with the disabled spouse that needed care. [name removed] is a fantastic director....
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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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, 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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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.
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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.
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Near everything and far from ordinary, Luther Crest features one bedroom apartment homes with great conveniences for carefree living! This apartment community is close to shopping, clinics and banks. Enjoy the meal site, elevator service, indoor mail delivery, a spacious...
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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.
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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.
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.
At the Brookside Apartments you'll find 76 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Davenport, Brookside has convenient proximity to Quad City attractions and amenities. Whether it is social connection, prime location,...
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It's very nice. It's also very affordable. The person that works there is pretty friendly. So far there have been no major concerns. She is pretty happy with it.
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.
At Brookside Apartments II you'll find 76 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Davenport, Brookside has convenient proximity to Quad City attractions and amenities. Whether it is social connection, prime location,...
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.
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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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I’ve been at The Jackson Renaissance for about a month now, and so far, I’m very pleased. The apartment itself is just wonderful, I’m very happy. It’s a two bedroom plan with washer and dryer in unit,...
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.
The Jackson RenaissanceThe Jackson Renaissance is located in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa one of the largest cities along the Mississippi. The city is full of activities and events providing opportunities for senior to enjoy their surroundings. The Jackson Renaissance is an ideal living...
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...

Cost of independent living in Dixon, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dixon is $2,422 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $2,218 per month.

Independent living costs in Dixon, IA, vs. nearby cities

Dixon, IA
$2,422/mo
$2,248/mo

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

Dixon, IA
$2,422/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dixon, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,294/mo
Independent Living
$2,422/mo

Independent living costs in Dixon, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,058/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,854/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,326/mo

Senior living costs in Dixon 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: Dixon, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDixon, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,422/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,294/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,294/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dixon, IA:$2,422/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dixon, IA:$4,294/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dixon, IA:$4,294/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dixon, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dixon and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Dixon, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dixon have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dixon, IA$2,997/mo$2,727/mo+9.9%
Iowa$2,667/mo$2,488/mo+7.2%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Dixon, IA
2024 average cost:$2,997/mo
2023 average cost:$2,727/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dixon

Recent reviews for independent living in Dixon

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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The Taylor Renaissance in Davenport, IA

5.0
The original staff is a 5. The staff has changed and they're in the middle of changing so I can't rate the new people until I get to know them better. It would be nice if they had a loading dock for when people move in but I guess that's the way the building was designed so there's not much you ...
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Dixon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dixon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dixon, 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 Dixon 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 Dixon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dixon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dixon 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 Dixon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dixon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dixon 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 Dixon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dixon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15%
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
27.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15%
47%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, The Fountains and Bickford of Davenport are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dixon, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Dixon, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dixon, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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