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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Whittemore, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Whittemore 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 Whittemore. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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: 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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
Cost of independent living in Whittemore, IA
The average cost of senior living in Whittemore is $2,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fenton, IA with an average of $2,727 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Whittemore
Recent reviews for independent living in Whittemore
Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA
5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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Meadows Independent Living in Clarion, IA
4.8
The value of this community for the area is very reasonable, and we can walk through the community to get to the hospital and pharmacy. There is no staff on the weekends but if we have an emergency, we can pull the cord and someone from the hospital will come over. Before COVID there was bingo, ...
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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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Whittemore independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittemore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittemore, 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 Whittemore 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 Whittemore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittemore, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
3.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittemore 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 Whittemore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittemore, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
5.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittemore 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 Whittemore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittemore, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
7.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
2.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.2%
40%
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