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Photo of Green Hills Health Care Center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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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
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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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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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 Cedar Place
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.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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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: 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.
Photo of Legacy Pointe of Waukee
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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So far I'm pleased with this place. Everyone is very friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. It's a very pleasant place to live. The only complaint I have is that I've had a...
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.
Sugarcreek Senior ApartmentsSugarcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the lovely city of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee is a community full of activity and recreational opportunities. The numerous festivals and celebrations hosted each year will delight residents...

Cost of independent living in Churdan, IA

The average cost of senior living in Churdan is $3,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harcourt, IA with an average of $2,749 per month.

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

Churdan, IA
$3,071/mo
$3,667/mo

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

Churdan, IA
$3,071/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,588/mo
Independent Living
$3,071/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,524/mo
Studio
$4,622/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,352/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,058/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Senior living costs in Churdan 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: Churdan, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChurdan, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,071/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,588/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,588/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Churdan, IA:$3,071/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Churdan, IA:$4,588/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Churdan, IA:$4,588/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Churdan, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Churdan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Churdan, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Churdan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Churdan, IA$1,740/mo$2,694/mo-35.4%
Iowa$2,652/mo$2,601/mo+2.0%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
Churdan, IA
2024 average cost:$1,740/mo
2023 average cost:$2,694/mo
Percent change:-35.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,652/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Churdan

Recent reviews for independent living in Churdan

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Churdan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Churdan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Churdan, 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 Churdan 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 Churdan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Churdan, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Churdan 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 Churdan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Churdan, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Churdan 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 Churdan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Churdan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47%
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Attivo Trail Waukee, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated independent living facilities near Churdan, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Churdan, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Churdan, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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