About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benton, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Benton 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 Benton. 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 31 independent living facilities in Benton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Creston, Creston and Lamoni.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Creston, Creston and Lamoni.
Benton Independent Living Facilities | 42 Reviews
Showing 28 communities
Last Updated: 10/10/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
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.
Wild-Kat Estates is a family-owned and operated assisted living community where we are a family. Each resident is a part of all of our extended family from the moment we meet. We pride ourselves on one-on-one time with each resident so they feel comfortable.
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Cost of independent living in Benton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Benton is $3,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Afton, IA with an average of $3,060 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benton, IA vs. nearby cities
Benton, IA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benton, IA vs. the state and national average
Benton, IA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benton vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Benton, IA by room type
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
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.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Benton
Recent reviews for independent living in Benton
Bristol Manor of Maryville
5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
Read more
Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA
5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day
Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Benton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton, 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 Benton 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 Benton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Benton 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 Benton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Benton 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 Benton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
40%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Homestead of Creston, Eiler Senior Living and Bristol Manor of Bethany are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Benton, Iowa. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Benton
More options near Benton, Iowa
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top