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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: 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.
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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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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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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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.
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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.
Kovar Court Senior Care is a wonderful community located in serene Missouri Valley, Iowa. This well regarded location offers the finest in independent senior living for those who are looking to maintain control of their lives. With an emphasis on independent living, Kovar Court is the ideal...
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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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, 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: 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: 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.
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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.
Sunrise Villa has 24 one-bedroom apartments.  This complex is located in the Southwest part of Le Mars.  It is designed for seniors who want the opportunity for some companionship.  In the common dining room tenants talk, put together puzzles, and play games.  Tenants...
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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: 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 Kennebec, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kennebec is $3,456 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pisgah, IA with an average of $2,691 per month.

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

Kennebec, IA
$3,456/mo
$3,759/mo
$3,407/mo

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

Kennebec, IA
$3,456/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,839/mo
Independent Living
$3,456/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,720/mo
Studio
$4,314/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,483/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,861/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kennebec over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kennebec

Recent reviews for independent living in Kennebec

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

5.0
My father has been in this community for about a month and a half now and he is very happy! He likes being independent, that was the biggest issue for him was being able to come and go when he wants. Also, he can put his tv as loud as he wants. The building is an older structure. If he ...
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Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff, IA

5.0
We needed a place for my dad on short notice and Floyd Place was helpful in expediting that process. Although COVID-19 is an issue for everyone at this point, the staff are all taking proper precautions with all residents and finding ways, within the CDC rulings, to have the family visit. The ...
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Kennebec independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennebec independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennebec, 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennebec, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennebec 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 Kennebec communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennebec, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennebec 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 Kennebec offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennebec, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
46.1%
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