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10 Best Independent Living Communities in German Valley, IA

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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
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.
Photo of Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center
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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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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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: 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
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, 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.
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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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Photo of Knutson Place Apartments
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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+At Grant Village, you can't help but feel at home in these spacious one-bedroom apartments that were especially designed for seniors. This newly remodeled community is situated in a park-like setting with expansive green space and mature trees in a quiet residential...
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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
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.
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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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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: 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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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, 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.
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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.
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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
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
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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 German Valley, IA

The average cost of senior living in German Valley is $2,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Algona, IA with an average of $2,432 per month.

Independent living costs in German Valley, IA, vs. state and national averages

German Valley, IA
$2,669/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in German Valley, IA, vs. other senior living options

$6,788/mo
Independent Living
$2,669/mo

Independent living costs in German Valley, IA, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,651/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,313/mo

Senior living costs in German Valley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: German Valley, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGerman Valley, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,669/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,788/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
German Valley, IA:$2,669/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
German Valley, IA:$4,924/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
German Valley, IA:$6,788/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in German Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in German Valley

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

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.

German Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in German Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in German Valley, 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 German Valley 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 German Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
German Valley, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
4.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in German Valley 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 German Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
German Valley, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in German Valley 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 German Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
German Valley, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
40.8%
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Homestead of Mason City, Meadows Independent Living and Garden Court Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near German Valley, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near German Valley, Iowa. See the full list.
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