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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cotter, IA

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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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Cost of independent living in Cotter, IA

The average cost of senior living in Cotter is $3,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $1,552 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cotter, IA vs. nearby cities

Cotter, IA
$3,319/mo
$1,976/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cotter, IA vs. the state and national average

Cotter, IA
$3,319/mo
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cotter vs. other types of senior living

$4,023/mo
Independent Living
$3,319/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cotter, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,625/mo
Studio
$5,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,038/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cotter

Recent reviews for independent living in Cotter

Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

4.9
My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The nurse is a RN and there full time. The director is also a LPN nurse. The activity director ...
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Legacy Pointe in Iowa City, IA

5.0
Legacy truly makes you feel at home. They have amazing nursing, dietary, and activity staff. Everything is very clean and taken care of with frequent updates as well. It’s no surprise they were voted #2 of the 12 surrounding communities.

Silver Pond and Reflections at Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA

4.3
Nursing staff is very nice. Treat her like a person not a patient.

Cotter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cotter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cotter, 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 Cotter 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 Cotter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cotter 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 Cotter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cotter 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 Cotter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cotter, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
40%
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Legacy Pointe, Addington Place of Muscatine and Pearl City Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cotter, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Cotter, Iowa. See the full list.

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