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zipAveragecost: $3,107

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Photo of Copper Shores Village
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9.2
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9.2
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27 reviews
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We are all a family. Staff and residents have a camaraderie that can't be beat. Residents in Independent and Assisted living spent time together with many planned activities. If you get bored it is your own...
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.
Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...
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Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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Within two months we have moved my Mom into Copperwood's Memory Care and my Dad into Copperwood's Assisted Living. Although this process has been one of the most difficult and stressful in our family, 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.
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Mitchellville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mitchellville is $3,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $2,831 per month.

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

Mitchellville, IA
$3,107/mo
$3,166/mo
$3,160/mo

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

Mitchellville, IA
$3,107/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,764/mo
Independent Living
$3,107/mo

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

Studio
$5,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,681/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,625/mo

Senior living costs in Mitchellville 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: Mitchellville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMitchellville, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,107/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,742/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,764/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mitchellville, IA:$3,107/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mitchellville, IA:$4,742/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mitchellville, IA:$4,764/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mitchellville

Recent reviews for independent living in Mitchellville

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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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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Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA

4.7
What we like the most about the Walnut Ridge community is their apartment, it is great. The staff members who work there are very friendly. It is a little expensive but we want them to be comfortable. Our family really likes the Walnut Ridge community.

Mitchellville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mitchellville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mitchellville, 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 Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mitchellville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mitchellville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mitchellville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Copper Shores Village, Edencrest at The Tuscany and Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mitchellville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Mitchellville, Iowa. See the full list.
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