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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Decorah, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Decorah area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Decorah. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Decorah, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cresco, Harmony and Waukon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cresco, Harmony and Waukon.
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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.
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.
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A quiet and personal hallway and room
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Decorah, IA
The average cost of senior living in Decorah is $4,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waucoma, IA with an average of $2,785 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Decorah, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Decorah, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Decorah, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Decorah
Recent reviews for independent living in Decorah
Harmony Place
4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Decorah independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decorah independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decorah, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dining options in Decorah 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 Decorah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decorah, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decorah 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 Decorah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decorah, IANational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harmony Place, Copper Creek and Barthell Eastern Star Nursing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Decorah, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Decorah, Iowa. See the full list.
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