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zipAveragecost: $3,464

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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.
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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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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: 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.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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Cost of independent living in North Branch, IA

The average cost of senior living in North Branch is $3,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $1,870 per month.

Independent living costs in North Branch, IA, vs. nearby cities

North Branch, IA
$3,464/mo
$3,218/mo
$3,527/mo

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

North Branch, IA
$3,464/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in North Branch, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,506/mo
Independent Living
$3,464/mo

Independent living costs in North Branch, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,391/mo
Studio
$4,932/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,797/mo

Senior living costs in North Branch 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: North Branch, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Branch, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,464/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,506/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,506/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Branch, IA:$3,464/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Branch, IA:$4,506/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
North Branch, IA:$4,506/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in North Branch, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Branch 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
North Branch, IA$2,866/mo$2,893/mo-0.9%
Iowa$2,687/mo$2,606/mo+3.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
North Branch, IA
2024 average cost:$2,866/mo
2023 average cost:$2,893/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,687/mo
2023 average cost:$2,606/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 North Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in North Branch

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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North Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Branch, 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 North Branch 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 North Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Branch, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Branch 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 North Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Branch, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Branch 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 North Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Branch, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
47%
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