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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Exira, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Exira 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 Exira. 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 53 independent living facilities in Exira, 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 Atlantic, Avoca and Harlan.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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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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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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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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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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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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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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.
Cost of independent living in Exira, IA
The average cost of senior living in Exira is $3,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewis, IA with an average of $2,466 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Exira, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Exira, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Exira, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Exira
Recent reviews for independent living in Exira
Oakland Heights Assisted Living
4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.
Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Arlington Place of Red Oak
5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.
Exira independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exira independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Exira, 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 Exira 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 Exira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exira, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Exira 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 Exira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exira, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Exira 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 Exira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Exira, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.1%
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Homestead of Creston, Allen Place and Hansen House Harlan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Exira, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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