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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Dickinson County, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County. 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 7 independent living facilities in Dickinson County, 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 Spirit Lake, Spirit Lake and Spencer.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Spirit Lake, Spirit Lake and Spencer.
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I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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
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
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
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
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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Cost of independent living in Dickinson County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dickinson County is $2,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenville, IA with an average of $2,107 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dickinson County, IA vs. nearby counties
Dickinson County, IA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dickinson County, IA vs. the state and national average
Dickinson County, IA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dickinson County vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dickinson County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dickinson County
Recent reviews for independent living in Dickinson County
Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA
4.1
We chose Keelson Harbour because I was hoping he could go into memory care but it did not end up that way. Another reason was I needed to be in a place that had assisted living that could help me in and out of bed. The food here is more institutional and I would prefer more homemade cooking. But ...
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Dickinson County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickinson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickinson County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dining options in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickinson County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickinson County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keelson Harbour, Oak Haven Care Facility and Good Samaritan Society-Heritage Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dickinson County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Dickinson County, Iowa. See the full list.
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