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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rochester, IA

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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 Mechanicsville Nursing and Rhb
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 Iowa City Rehab-Health Care
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, Memory Care, 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.
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 Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.
Income based housing for the elderly may trigger visions of run down properties and poor living conditions but this definitely does not describe the Muscatine Tower Apartments, which is located in Muscatine, IA and run by the Seldin Company. This river front property has spacious apartments that...
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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: 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.
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.
Photo of Cherry Ridge and Hallmark Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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.
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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: 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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Rochester, IA

The average cost of senior living in Rochester is $2,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $2,218 per month.

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

Rochester, IA
$2,913/mo
$2,912/mo
$2,918/mo

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

Rochester, IA
$2,913/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,373/mo
Independent Living
$2,913/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,311/mo
Studio
$5,058/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,251/mo

Senior living costs in Rochester 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: Rochester, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRochester, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,913/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,356/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,373/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rochester, IA:$2,913/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rochester, IA:$4,356/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rochester, IA:$4,373/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rochester, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rochester 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
Rochester, IA$3,159/mo$2,703/mo+16.9%
Iowa$2,687/mo$2,606/mo+3.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Rochester, IA
2024 average cost:$3,159/mo
2023 average cost:$2,703/mo
Percent change:+16.9%
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 Rochester

Recent reviews for independent living in Rochester

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents and staff at various communities, such as Legacy Pointe, creating a sense of family. Residents of Walden Place Senior Living mention the communal feeling and caring attitude towards newcomers.
Delicious and customizable meal options. According to reviews, the quality food is a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Boyson Heights Senior Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while residents of Legacy Pointe enjoy the variety of meal choices.
Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews for Walden Place Senior Living note the wide range of activities offered, from beanbag baseball to Bible study and Communion. Residents of Legacy Pointe also express appreciation for the social and engaging events, such as movie nights.
Helpful and responsive staff. Numerous reviews mention the assistive and caring nature of staff members. Families of residents at Stirlingshire of Coralville share their gratitude for the staff's attentiveness and support, while residents of Grand Living at Indian Creek appreciate the professional and helpful demeanor of ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Residents of Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC mention the comfort and cleanliness of the community's buildings, while reviews for The Fountains highlight the peaceful and beautiful environment. The Fountains community is described as a 'wonderful place' with clean and well-kept buildings.
Supportive and inclusive environment. Several reviews emphasize the sense of care and inclusion felt at different communities. At Legacy Pointe, residents watch out for each other and the staff go above and beyond to ensure everyone feels at home. Residents of The Fountains also mention the friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
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Rochester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rochester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rochester, 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 Rochester 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 Rochester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rochester, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rochester 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 Rochester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rochester, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rochester 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 Rochester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rochester, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Holiday Palmer Hills and Grand Living at Indian Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rochester, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 182 independent living facilities near Rochester, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rochester, 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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