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Iowa is often referred to as the “Land of the Rolling Prairie” due to the immense fertile plains that cover the region. The state is famous for its farms, growing crops such as corn and soybeans. Iowa is more than just farmland, however – it’s home to many quaint, rural towns as well as larger cities such as Sioux City and Des Moines. Its varied landscape, relatively low cost of living, and proximity to major Midwestern cities like Chicago and Minneapolis make Iowa a convenient location to call home and a great place to retire.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 70 independent living communities in Iowa. The median monthly cost of independent living in Iowa is about $1,950.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Iowa

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TimberCrest at Glen Oaks

200 Glen Oaks Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Reviewer Ranking

5.0/ 5.0

(43)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Joan D - I'm a current/former resident or client

Socialization is a huge part of TimberCrest at Glen Oaks. There is always so much to do from swimming, kayaking, water aerobics to playing cards and eating popcorn by the fireplace. I haven't meet anyone I...

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Bridges

214 Washington St, Waterloo, IA 50701

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(20)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Dorothy C - I'm a current/former resident or client

Management staff A++ Very considerate & respectful. Dining room staff are patient with us as we ponder the menu. I enjoy the variety on the menu. I appreciate the various religious options.

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Independence Village of Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(63)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Janene N - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I feel the staff are excellent and want to be working there and are happy and kind. I love that they have fun activities, good food, with lots of choices. They have a reason to celebrate and have a good time...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Ankeny

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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(55)
Dorene - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to...

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Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(15)
Diane J - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Edencrest is understaffed and they need more help. The girls that worked there and worked with me were fabulous, but the people in their memory care facility were hired from an outside firm. They had to...

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Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Reviewer Ranking

4.1/ 5.0

(19)
Holly - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My grandmother gets wonderful care. She feels comfort from all the staff, stays physically active with the inhouse PT, stay socially active with all the events, and always feels comfortable voicing concerns...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in West Des Moines

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Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

(115)
Judy A - I live or lived in this community

Love my apartment. Love the staff. Very friendly environment, very beautiful place to live. I feel very welcome. I just love this place. Best part of my day is my conversations with receptionist.

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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266

Reviewer Ranking

4.8/ 5.0

(15)
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Yes overall I think they do a great job, everyone on staff calls mom and all resident by name, very clean and all seem very caring. Of course as a payee I think the cost is high, but I'm sure they're in a...

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Thomas Place at Waukee

560 SE Brick Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

Reviewer Ranking

5.0/ 5.0

(5)
- I live or lived in this community

They offer some nice amenities at this community including indoor parking and patios on the apartments. This is truly independent living. This community always has something going on. The community is...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Des Moines

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Holiday Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

Reviewer Ranking

4.4/ 5.0

(55)
Rhonda - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They have a ton of different activities for the residents there, they have bingo, card games, Wii bowling and different exercise classes. They also have a carnival for the residents. The apartments are...

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Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Reviewer Ranking

3.8/ 5.0

(20)
Debra - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My parents love it there. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The apartment is beautiful. The only reason I rated activities down a little is because we thought there would be...

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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(55)
Dorene - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Cedar Rapids

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Corridor Crossing Place

136 36th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Reviewer Ranking

3.9/ 5.0

(42)
Geoff - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We picked this community because overall I liked the personal attention that they give to my loved one, and they work with her. They have been very friendly. They don't have much turnover. They been pretty...

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Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC

2115 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(8)
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

All staff of the staff is friendly, not just the marketing people. Multiple levels of care make it easy to move from one to another as needed. A surprising number of staff have worked there for many years...

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Boyson Heights Senior Living

765 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(12)
VRK - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Boyson Heights is great. Such an easy transition. They have been very proactive with our loved one's care. Even set their clocks forward for time change.?? We are very pleased with our loved one's living...

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