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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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.
Very well maintained property located across from Super Target,WalMart, and Lindale Mall.Our one bedroom apartments are 640 sq ft and come with all appliances including dishwasher.All apartments have central air, and your own furnace and water heater.Your building has a community room with...
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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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The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They explained the process and procedures.They communicate with me very well, I live out of state. [Removed] was great and understanding. She is in the...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Cedar Village, you can't help but feel at home. The spacious one-bedroom apartments, adjacent to a park, are especially designed for seniors. Conveniently located, this apartment community offers off street parking, laundry facilities, an on-site beauty/barber shop,...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Community for the active senior 62 plus, that is looking for new friendships, no more loneliness, and no maintenance.Building starts in summer of 2018 and takes 10-12 months.A lot of amenities , like putting green, horseshoes, pub, sewing room, outdoor kitchen and more.Purchase a share in the...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City adjacent to the Johnson County Senior Center, these beautifully designed apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Ecumenical Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, social...
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
Designed for persons: 55+ These exceptional one bedroom apartment homes are designed especially for seniors who enjoy independence in a small town setting. Close to hospital, clinics and shopping, each home has generous closet space, air conditioning, and individual temperature controls. All...
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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.
Designed for persons: 55+ All the needed conveniences are right here. These comfortable one bedroom apartment homes offer individual temperature controls, air conditioning and generous closet space. Plus all utilities are included. Located close to hospital, clinics and shopping, River Village II...
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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.
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: 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.
Located in Maquoketa, Iowa, Hurst Hotel Apartments offer senior citizens independent and assisted living. These apartments offer more than just a place for your loved one to rest their head, Hurst Hotel Apartments presents a setting that fosters interaction and a community feel. There is a...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Morley, IA

The average cost of senior living in Morley is $2,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monmouth, IA with an average of $2,350 per month.

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

Morley, IA
$2,807/mo
$2,822/mo
$3,421/mo

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

Morley, IA
$2,807/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,237/mo
Independent Living
$2,807/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,156/mo
Studio
$5,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,631/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,034/mo

Senior living costs in Morley 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: Morley, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorley, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,807/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,221/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,237/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Morley, IA:$2,807/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Morley, IA:$4,221/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Morley, IA:$4,237/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Morley, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Morley 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
Morley, IA$3,160/mo$2,856/mo+10.6%
Iowa$2,681/mo$2,601/mo+3.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Morley, IA
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,681/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Morley

Recent reviews for independent living in Morley

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Morley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morley, 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 Morley 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 Morley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morley, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Morley 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 Morley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morley, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morley 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 Morley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morley, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morley, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 191 independent living facilities near Morley, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Morley, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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