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Photo of Glen Meadows Retirement
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My husband and I have lived at Glen Meadows for 2 years and love everything about it; our spacious apartment, the excellent food, friendly and helpful employees, variety of activities and wonderful new...
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.
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Affordable, clean, community activities. Welcoming senior community with good amenities and opportunities for social activities.
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.
Find friendship, fun, activity and entertainment at the brand new Attivo Trail 55+ Active Living Apartment Homes in Waukee, Iowa. Fill your days doing the things you love, from spending time outdoors on our community trail to inviting friends over to relax in your stylish home. See our one and...
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Staff is what makes it specials. they seem to enjoy it here and are so helpful. Residents are great. Great meals. Great activity.
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.
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...
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My Mom didn't really want to move but where she was living was getting too expensive. She was a little hesitant because her apartment was smaller than she had before. She has lived there almost three weeks &...
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.
Illahee Hills is a senior living community here in Urbandale that is kind of a hidden gem. We are located atop a hill in a quiet residential neighborhood. We have been here more than 25 years, and have employees that have been with us since we opened! Within walking distance we have a large...
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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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They have nice staff and rooms. The meals are good. Overall it's a good experience. I would recommend it to others who are needing to find memory care for their loved one.
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.
At Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, we offer 3 different levels of care to meet our residents wants and needs ranging from independent living to memory care. Independent Living Woodlands Creek Independent Living opened in 2005 and expanded in 2008. Our independent living setting...
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Meadowview is AMAZING!! We love everything about it! New, modern, nursing staff is great, a few complaints about the food, but mostly great, shuttle bus service is awesome! We highly recommend!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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Everyone is very nice, helpful… They keep helping with activities for us to do…My neighbors are very nice, everyone is talking in the hallway when you walk by…They have a fitness room with all kinds of...
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.
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After the death of my wife I realized the need for a way to interaction with others. That let me to search for a senior community. One of then was The Arbordale. With its variety of unit sizes and closets...
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.
The Arbordale is located in a beautiful, scenic setting in the heartof Urbandale. Surrounded by trees and abutting Walnut Creek, yetclose to area parks, recreation, shopping, dining, and medicalservices, The Arbordale offers everything you need to live life to the fullest.The Arbordale features a...
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The facility is amazing. It is very clean & the staff is very nice. They treat my mom so good. There has been a lot of staff turnover since my mom moved in one year ago which gets confusing & frustrating l....
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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Photo of Edencrest at Timberline
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Bickford is a good community. The food is made daily right there. It's so good that my Aunt refused to let us take her out to eat! She didn't want to miss lunch. They don't have a lot of activities but it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...
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Always room for improvement but we and [name removed] are happy. The onboarding could be a little better, just a person there to guide you upon arrival and as you first just settle in.
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.
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
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Staff was very accommodating when you brought up issues. They were very supportive through in home hospice care. They had great afternoon music and happy hours. Crafts were hit or miss due to transition in...
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.
Here at MorningStar Senior Living Community,our reputation of excellence and authenticity sets us above the rest. We pride ourselves on our ability to incorporate faith in our everyday responsibilities. We offer 56 Assisted Living Suites and 29 Memory Care suites. We are located in a prime spot...
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Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great...
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.
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The staff is skilled and really care for their residents. They have loving hearts. The whole facilities management is right there beside there workers and are always available for family with any questions...
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 Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...
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5 for all of them :) We have had no complaints with Thomas Place at Waukee. All of my mom's needs/requests have been satisfactorily addressed. We would recommend this community to other families who may...
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.
Thomas Place at Waukee opened in March of 2011. We are a smoke free, pet free independent living apartment community. We offer many features in our building to help keep you independent such as indoor mailroom, indoor heated parking garage, exercise room, hair salon and more. Our grounds offer...
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The staff and tenants at Spring Valley are so welcoming and friendly. There is always something going on. We enjoyed our experience greatly. There is Happy Hour every Friday with live entertainment! The...
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.
Spring Valley Campus Assisted LivingAssisted living at is finest! Enjoy beautiful living quarters, excellent dining options, a variety of activities, outdoor patio, and more. Truly relax and live worry free at Spring Valley assisted living campus - conveniently connected to Dallas County Hospital...
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We visited 9 facilities before choosing Cedars Assisted Living for our relative with Alzheimer's. We were influenced by the cost, the staff, the availability of higher level of care if the need arose. The...
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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Mom has lived at Homestead a year and a half now, the staff are loving and caring people. The residents come first for all. Management staff ate kind, welcoming and always available to listen. If...
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.
Reed Place is a pet friendly senior living community where our goal is to offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by providing compassionate assistance in their daily routines only when needed. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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I love my new place. NO stairs! I fell several times at my old house, and being widowed and living alone I was always afraid of falling & not being able to get up. I can't really make any comments on staff,...
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.
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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The staff are fabulous and always greet you with a smile. They are so good to the residents, which has helped my parents transition from the house they lived in for more than 60 years much easier. I owe a...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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The building was impeccably clean, the food was excellent, the administrative staff was very easy to work with and accommodating. I can't say enough nice things about their nursing staff. Unfortunately, mom...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tower Place — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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Staff is kind and helpful. Room size was fine. Meal times were a little weird. They had no recreation person at the time so activities were lacking. Have hired one recently.
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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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Cost of independent living in Farlin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Farlin is $3,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamaica, IA with an average of $2,256 per month.

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

Farlin, IA
$3,764/mo
$3,334/mo
$3,071/mo

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

Farlin, IA
$3,764/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,834/mo
Independent Living
$3,764/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,246/mo
Studio
$5,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,282/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,804/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,152/mo

Senior living costs in Farlin 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: Farlin, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFarlin, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,764/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,834/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,834/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Farlin, IA:$3,764/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Farlin, IA:$4,834/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Farlin, IA:$4,834/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Farlin, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Farlin 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 Farlin, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Farlin 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
Farlin, IA$2,430/mo$2,677/mo-9.2%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Farlin, IA
2024 average cost:$2,430/mo
2023 average cost:$2,677/mo
Percent change:-9.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,661/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Farlin

Recent reviews for independent living in Farlin

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Farlin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farlin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farlin, 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 Farlin 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 Farlin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farlin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Farlin 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 Farlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farlin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farlin 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 Farlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farlin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
47%
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