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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Leon, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Leon area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Leon. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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.
Independent Senior Living in IndianolaSituated in the beautiful town of Indianola, Iowa, this Connect55+ location offers more than just independent senior living apartments. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at this welcoming community with fun social activities, exciting classes, engaging...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Leon, IA
The average cost of senior living in Leon is $3,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $2,694 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leon, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leon, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Leon, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Leon
Recent reviews for independent living in Leon
Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Vintage Hills of Indianola
4.5
The pricing structure changed so we're paying more than the original quote but it's still a good value compared with other options. The staff are very caring although they seem short-handed at times. The facility is very clean and inviting and is kept up well and our family member's apartment is ...
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Homestead of Centerville
5.0
Homestead of Centerville was the ideal place for my mother. The staff was professional, personable, and aimed to please at any time of day or night. The facility is clean, well lit and maintained, and free of odor and clutter. When mom required adapted assistance, the staff was willing to ...
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Leon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leon, 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 Leon 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 Leon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Leon 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 Leon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leon 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 Leon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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