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Setting up a tour and a meeting to ask questions is a good starting place. We found the entire staff to be helpful and kind, they bent over backwards to meet needs. They helped my Dad feel safe and cared...
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.
Beautiful Living 'Where Life Is Blooming!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at The Gardens. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or domino game, bake pies in the Country Kitchen,...
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. 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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Germantown, IA

The average cost of senior living in Germantown is $3,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Primghar, IA with an average of $2,723 per month.

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

Germantown, IA
$3,169/mo
$3,665/mo
$3,169/mo

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

Germantown, IA
$3,169/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,618/mo
Independent Living
$3,169/mo

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

Studio
$3,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,983/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Germantown vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Germantown, IA
Column state: Iowa
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Community typeGermantown, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,169/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,618/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,618/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Germantown, IA:$3,169/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Germantown, IA:$3,618/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Germantown, IA:$3,618/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Germantown

Recent reviews for independent living in Germantown

The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this month. If it was not for the care that his [name removed] did for him and the care of the ...
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Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA

4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Germantown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Germantown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Germantown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Germantown 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 Germantown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Germantown, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Germantown 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 Germantown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Germantown, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
45.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
47%
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