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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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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.
Elsie Mason Manor is a senior housing community that is located in the city of Des Moines Iowa. Our community is located in Polk County, which is an urban county. That is a beautiful city that is ideal for a getaway for the family and friends of the residents in our community. There are many...
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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.
Ligutti TowerLigutti Tower is located in Des Moines, the capital city of the state of Iowa. The most populous city of the state, it is also the county seat of Polk County. You will find Ligutti Tower in the heart of downtown, close to fantastic dining, theaters, shopping, transportation and more....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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Cost of independent living in Runnells, IA

The average cost of senior living in Runnells is $3,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,394 per month.

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

Runnells, IA
$3,207/mo
$2,923/mo
$3,231/mo

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

Runnells, IA
$3,207/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,795/mo
Independent Living
$3,207/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$5,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,930/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,687/mo

Senior living costs in Runnells 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: Runnells, IA
Column state: Iowa
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Community typeRunnells, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,207/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,773/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,795/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Runnells, IA:$3,207/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Runnells, IA:$4,773/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Runnells, IA:$4,795/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Runnells

Recent reviews for independent living in Runnells

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.

Runnells independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Runnells independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Runnells, 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 Runnells 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 Runnells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Runnells, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Runnells 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 Runnells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Runnells, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Runnells 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 Runnells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Runnells, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
47%
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Copper Shores Village, Addington Place of Des Moines and Edencrest at Riverwoods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Runnells, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Runnells, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Runnells, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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