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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Farrar, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Farrar 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 Farrar. 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 20 independent living facilities in Farrar, 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 Waveland Park, Waveland Woods and Waterbury.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Ames and Ankeny.
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The employees here are extremely passionate about each and every one's experience when coming here and make it feels so comfortable and welcomed to the tenants, staff, and future tenants.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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Windsor Manor staff feel like family. They get to know you on a personal level. They go above and beyond the expected, always. I would highly recommend them to others looking to place a loved one. Her time...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming courtyard...
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2 reviews
Attivo Trail is not an assisted-living facility; it contains complete apartments with everything an adult would need. I have a two bedroom, 2 bath living space with a complete kitchen with all appliances. I...
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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19 reviews
I am basing this off of the memory Care unit since Mom has been there the longest. They're willing to work with families on where to place residents and how to care for each individual resident. With the...
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.
Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...
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there are many activities offered, my dad has not taken part in them. The key fobs they use are hard for my dad, he is used to a regular key and lock. He struggles even after 6 weeks or more of being there....
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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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.
Senior Living Apartments in AnkenyConnect55+ Ankeny, in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a cozy library, a welcoming community room, and spacious...
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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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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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Farrar, IA
The average cost of senior living in Farrar is $2,957 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $2,831 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Farrar
Recent reviews for independent living in Farrar
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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Farrar independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farrar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farrar, 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 Farrar 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 Farrar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farrar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Farrar 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 Farrar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farrar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farrar 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 Farrar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farrar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Illahee Hills, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Farrar, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Farrar, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Farrar, Iowa are Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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