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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hamilton County, IA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Iowa is $2,925, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Hamilton County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Windsor Manor - Webster City
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My sister loves it there. They're compassionate, attentive to her needs and very friendly. The facility is very clean with an upbeat atmosphere, shown by the happiness of the residents. The food is good and...
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.
At Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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88 Floor plans available
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Better Price, apartment size was larger, nice staff, nicer looking apartments & grounds, location, and connected to a hospital. I would definitely recommend this place. They have a lot of activities to keep...
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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Photo of Rotary Senior Living
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I love my new place. NO stairs! I fell several times at my old house, and being widowed and living alone I was always afraid of falling & not being able to get up. I can't really make any comments on staff,...
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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They have been super helpful in making Nola feel welcome and dealing with her dementia issues. Her apartment is just the right size for her now, she's in a one bedroom. She is eating well and loves the food....
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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I made the move into this community a couple of month's ago, and so far I'am very pleased with all they have done for us. I really like this community. The staff is kind, and very polite. They have wonderful...
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.
Midtown Village Apartments is a senior apartment complex (age 55 and up) located in the quiet city of Boone, Boone County, Iowa. This lovely Iowa city is home to many beautiful outdoor recreational areas and parks to allow residents of the city to enjoy the lovely outdoor environment. Located...
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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.
Hancock Apartments is a senior housing complex located in the city of Boone which is the county seat of Boone County, Iowa. With a real community feel in a comfortable neighborhood, Hancock Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new place of residence. Boone is a small but interesting city...
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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.
Photo of Cedar Place
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.
Photo of Timberland Village
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.
Photo of Grandview Health Care Ctr
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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Photo of Windsor Oaks
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.
Photo of USA Clarion Health 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.
Photo of Northcrest Community
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.
Photo of Meadows Assisted Living
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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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Photo of Westhaven Community
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.
Photo of Cedar Ridge Apartments
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.
Photo of Fort Dodge Villa Care Ctr
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 Hamilton County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $2,925 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Independent living costs in Hamilton County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,401/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,568/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Hamilton County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hamilton County

Bickford of Ames

5.0
It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames to anyone I know!

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.

Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA

3.4
I am so glad to see pictures of residents in skilled care doing more activities. So many times when I visit, they are just sitting around. How sad. I enjoyed seeing them bowling, catching a ball with the parachute, and playing musical instruments.

Hamilton County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamilton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamilton County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamilton County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamilton County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.2%
40.8%
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Windsor Manor - Webster City, Meadows Independent Living and Rotary Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hamilton County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Hamilton County, Iowa. See the full list.
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