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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, 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Capture the special small town feeling when you move into your one bedroom apartment home at Evans Village. Located on a quiet residential street, close to shopping and restaurants, this apartment community offers the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry...
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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.
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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 Fox Meadow Apartments you’ll find 40 – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Fox Meadow offers a secure and serene environment. Residents of Fox Meadow enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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.
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 Donnan, IA

The average cost of senior living in Donnan is $3,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hazleton, IA with an average of $2,553 per month.

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

Donnan, IA
$3,268/mo
$3,207/mo
$3,328/mo

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

Donnan, IA
$3,268/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,979/mo
Independent Living
$3,268/mo

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

Studio
$5,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,732/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Donnan over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Donnan

Recent reviews for independent living in Donnan

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Bridges in Waterloo, IA

5.0
Management staff A++ Very considerate & respectful. Dining room staff are patient with us as we ponder the menu. I enjoy the variety on the menu. I appreciate the various religious options.

Donnan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donnan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donnan, 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 Donnan 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 Donnan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donnan, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Donnan 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 Donnan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donnan, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donnan 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 Donnan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donnan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlington Place at Oelwein, Mallard Point Senior Living and CedarStone Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Donnan, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 74 independent living facilities near Donnan, Iowa. See the full list.

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