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33 Floor plans available
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.
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Cost of independent living in Cylinder, IA

The average cost of senior living in Cylinder is $2,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurens, IA with an average of $2,300 per month.

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

Cylinder, IA
$2,818/mo
$2,844/mo

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

Cylinder, IA
$2,818/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,355/mo
Independent Living
$2,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,097/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,477/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cylinder

Recent reviews for independent living in Cylinder

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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Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

3.9
I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do I know!! Most of the workers try hard to be accommodating, but the shortage of help puts ...
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Meadows Independent Living in Clarion, IA

4.8
This is a small town facility and there are not a lot of shopping available, I would recommend this community to others. They have had a great plan keeping us covid free.

Cylinder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cylinder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cylinder, 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 Cylinder 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 Cylinder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cylinder, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cylinder 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 Cylinder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cylinder, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cylinder 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 Cylinder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cylinder, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
9.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
3.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.8%
46.1%
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Keelson Harbour, Meadows Independent Living and Arlington Place of Pocahontas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cylinder, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 76 independent living facilities near Cylinder, Iowa. See the full list.

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