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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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.
Independent Senior Living in IndianolaSituated in the beautiful town of Indianola, Iowa, this Connect55+ location offers more than just independent senior living apartments. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at this welcoming community with fun social activities, exciting classes, engaging...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Creston, IA

The average cost of senior living in Creston is $3,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thayer, IA with an average of $2,877 per month.

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

Creston, IA
$3,496/mo
$3,387/mo
$2,883/mo

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

Creston, IA
$3,496/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,676/mo
Independent Living
$3,496/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,884/mo
Studio
$5,197/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,723/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,014/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Creston over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Creston

Recent reviews for independent living in Creston

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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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.

MorningStar at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines, IA

4.1
I think MorningStar at Jordan Creek is a very friendly facility. As far as the food goes, I think they could improve on the eye appeal, the taste, and make sure to serve meals hot.

Creston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Creston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Creston, 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 Creston 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 Creston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Creston, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Creston 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 Creston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Creston, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Creston 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 Creston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Creston, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Attivo Trail Waukee, Independence Village of Waukee and Glen Meadows Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Creston, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 60 independent living facilities near Creston, Iowa. See the full list.

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

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