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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Canby, IA

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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
55 + Community in Beaverdale!Gorgeous community and homes located in the best area of Des Moines!We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with all kitchen appliances included. ElevatorStackable Washer and dryer connections in most units.Community Room hosts many resident activities.Fitness space 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Canby, IA

The average cost of senior living in Canby is $3,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $1,870 per month.

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

Canby, IA
$3,548/mo
$3,110/mo
$3,527/mo

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

Canby, IA
$3,548/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,572/mo
Independent Living
$3,548/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$4,987/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,449/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Canby over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Canby

Recent reviews for independent living in Canby

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Independence Village of Waukee

4.6
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.

Canby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canby, 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 Canby 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 Canby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canby, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Canby 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 Canby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canby, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canby 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 Canby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canby, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
46.1%
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Attivo Trail Waukee, Glen Meadows Retirement and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canby, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 110 independent living facilities near Canby, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Canby, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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