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I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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Overall I have been happy with my experience at Village Place. I have a large studio apartment and I really like the layout of it. There are plenty of activities provided for residents. We have a new...
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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.
The Villages at Marion features three types of apartment living. Located near shopping and restaurants, Village Place Independent Living is next to Thomas Park, in Marion, Iowa. This peaceful setting offers residents casual living and an opportunity to maintain long-term friendships...
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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.
The Villages at Marion offer a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Village Place, the Independent Living Facility, provides carefree living and a community of friends. While at Village Ridge, the Assisted Living Facility, you will be able to maintain an independent lifestyle with the individual...
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What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Prairie Hills at Tipton specializes in assisted living and memory care in a warm, home-like community nestled on a hill at the edge of town in Cedar County. Each spacious apartment overlooks beautiful landscapes from every direction. Our expansive property offers walking paths, outdoor...
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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.
Garnett Place Retirement Community offers the best of both worlds! While close to shopping, medical services and entertainment, the community sits in a quiet, wooded area with natural surroundings and wildlife to view. Friendly, compassionate, and dedicated staff make Garnett Place easy to call...
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Welcome to Coralville Senior Residences! Come join us and surround yourself with the warm, friendly atmosphere of home. Coralville Senior Residences have easy access to shopping, golf courses, parks, libraries, interstate highways, and is nestled amongst mature trees. The lifestyle is quiet and...
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On [date removed] I became a residents, thanks to my doctor friend. Despite covid, the is is good, the staff is caring, and the overall place is clean. The staff is open
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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.
Sienna Crest Platteville is located in Wisconsin and provides senior care in the surroundings of some of the most interesting parts of Wisconsin. This is a great place for senior citizens as shopping and dining are close by. There are also opportunities for many cultural experiences as well. ...
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I can give you a 5 for all of the above items on your list. We were pleased overall with everything. At 1 point i think the staff was a little short but the staff that was there did a great job covering all...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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.
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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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: 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, 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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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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.
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
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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: 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.
Located in Maquoketa, Iowa, Hurst Hotel Apartments offer senior citizens independent and assisted living. These apartments offer more than just a place for your loved one to rest their head, Hurst Hotel Apartments presents a setting that fosters interaction and a community feel. There is a...
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.
Cost of independent living in Dales Ford, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dales Ford is $2,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zwingle, IA with an average of $1,863 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Dales Ford
Recent reviews for independent living in Dales Ford
Sienna Crest - Platteville
5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!
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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Dales Ford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dales Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dales Ford, 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 Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dales Ford, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dales Ford, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
12.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dales Ford, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
40%
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Stirlingshire of Coralville, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Grand Living at Bridgewater are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dales Ford, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 169 independent living facilities near Dales Ford, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dales Ford, Iowa are Walden Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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