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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stanwood, IA

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...
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.
At Applewood II 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units for those 55 and better. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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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: 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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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: 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.
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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...

Cost of independent living in Stanwood, IA

The average cost of senior living in Stanwood is $2,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $2,218 per month.

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

Stanwood, IA
$2,818/mo
$2,872/mo

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

Stanwood, IA
$2,818/mo
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,256/mo
Independent Living
$2,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,311/mo
Studio
$4,929/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,959/mo

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.

What families are saying about independent living in Stanwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Stanwood

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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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Stanwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanwood, 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 Stanwood 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 Stanwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stanwood, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanwood 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 Stanwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanwood, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
13.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanwood 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 Stanwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanwood, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.7%
40%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, Stirlingshire of Coralville and Grand Living at Bridgewater are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stanwood, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 223 independent living facilities near Stanwood, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Stanwood, Iowa are Walden Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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