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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brownville, IA

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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: 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
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.
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.
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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.
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of independent living in Brownville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Brownville is $2,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Osage, IA with an average of $2,669 per month.

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

Brownville, IA
$2,669/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,788/mo
Independent Living
$2,669/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,651/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,313/mo

Senior living costs in Brownville 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: Brownville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrownville, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,669/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,788/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Brownville, IA:$2,669/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Brownville, IA:$4,924/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Brownville, IA:$6,788/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Brownville

Recent reviews for independent living in Brownville

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Brownville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brownville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brownville, 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 Brownville 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 Brownville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brownville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
4.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Brownville 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 Brownville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brownville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brownville 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 Brownville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brownville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
40.8%
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South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Meadow Lakes Senior Living and Harmony Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brownville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 86 independent living facilities near Brownville, Iowa. See the full list.
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