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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alton, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Alton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family. You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner. Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family. You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner. Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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
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
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: 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.
Sunrise Villa has 24 one-bedroom apartments. This complex is located in the Southwest part of Le Mars. It is designed for seniors who want the opportunity for some companionship. In the common dining room tenants talk, put together puzzles, and play games. Tenants...
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.
Sunrise Villa has 24 one-bedroom apartments. This complex is located in the Southwest part of Le Mars. It is designed for seniors who want the opportunity for some companionship. In the common dining room tenants talk, put together puzzles, and play games. Tenants...
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Cost of independent living in Alton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Alton is $3,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Primghar, IA with an average of $2,723 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alton, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alton, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Alton
Recent reviews for independent living in Alton
Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA
4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Alton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton 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 Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
4.5%
26.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton 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 Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton 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 Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
4.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.5%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
4.5%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
4.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
40.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
4.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living, Friendly Horizons and Heritage House Nursing Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Alton, Iowa. See the full list.
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