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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Era, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 158 independent living facilities in New Era, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Ridgewood Towers
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Summit of Bettendorf
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: 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.
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
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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
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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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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.
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.
Photo of Regency Heights
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.
Photo of Mediapolis Care Facility
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.
Photo of Mercy Hospital
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in New Era, IA

The average cost of senior living in New Era is $2,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilton, IA with an average of $2,388 per month.

Independent living costs in New Era, IA, vs. nearby cities

New Era, IA
$2,784/mo
$2,669/mo

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

New Era, IA
$2,784/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in New Era, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,209/mo
Independent Living
$2,784/mo

Independent living costs in New Era, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,912/mo
Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,575/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,008/mo

Senior living costs in New Era 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: New Era, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Era, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,784/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,209/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,209/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Era, IA:$2,784/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Era, IA:$4,209/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
New Era, IA:$4,209/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in New Era, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Era 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
New Era, IA$2,942/mo$2,601/mo+13.1%
Iowa$2,651/mo$2,633/mo+0.7%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
New Era, IA
2024 average cost:$2,942/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,651/mo
2023 average cost:$2,633/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 New Era

Recent reviews for independent living in New Era

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.

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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New Era independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Era independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Era, 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 New Era 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 New Era partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Era, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in New Era 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 New Era communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Era, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Era 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 New Era offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Era, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.8%
47%
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Pearl City Place, Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Era, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 158 independent living facilities near New Era, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Era, Iowa are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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