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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arcadia, IA

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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: 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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors 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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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.
McCord Manor of Storm LakeMcCord Manor of Storm Lake is a senior housing complex in the beautiful city of Storm Lake, Iowa. Storm Lake is a wonderful community located in Buena Vista County. Sitting beside the lake where the city got its name, Storm Lake has a bustling but relaxing community with...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Panora Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Arcadia, IA

The average cost of senior living in Arcadia is $3,607 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willey, IA with an average of $2,903 per month.

Independent living costs in Arcadia, IA, vs. nearby cities

Arcadia, IA
$3,607/mo
$4,214/mo
$4,515/mo

Independent living costs in Arcadia, IA, vs. state and national averages

Arcadia, IA
$3,607/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Arcadia, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,062/mo
Independent Living
$3,607/mo

Independent living costs in Arcadia, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,825/mo
Studio
$4,612/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,809/mo

Senior living costs in Arcadia vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Arcadia, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArcadia, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,607/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,062/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,062/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Arcadia, IA:$3,607/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Arcadia, IA:$4,062/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Arcadia, IA:$4,062/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Arcadia

Recent reviews for independent living in Arcadia

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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Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Rolling Meadows Senior Living in Carroll, IA

4.0
Seem to be a lot of “turnover” staff these post few months. Hopefully this will all make things better. Food is good some days, and not so good other days. I like living here and the staff that stayed are great. Would like a few more activities – more variety. And I love the van rides and ...
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Arcadia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arcadia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arcadia, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Arcadia 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 Arcadia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arcadia, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arcadia 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 Arcadia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arcadia, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
47%
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