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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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.
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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.
Our Story….In 1887, Cedar Rapids widow, Catherine Hinkley, knocked on the door of her neighbor, Elsie Stewart, and asked if she could live with them. She was not looking for a handout, she offered to pay them $1 per week for her room and board. Soon others came to the Stewarts’ door with...
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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.
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: 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.
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My Husband had passed away and my family wanted me to be where I could interact with others. I really believe God led me here as every where we looked was no vacancy, one facility said try Irving Point I am...
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.
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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.
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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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+ Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City adjacent to the Johnson County Senior Center, these beautifully designed apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Ecumenical Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, social...
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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: 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.
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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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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+ This fifty four unit apartment community is nestled away from the hectic mainstream, yet just minutes from all your needs. Five Seasons Senior Housing offers spacious one bedroom apartment homes for those age 62 or better that meet federal income guidelines. Utilities...
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Homestead

Recent reviews for independent living in Homestead

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Homestead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Homestead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Homestead, 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 Homestead 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 Homestead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Homestead, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Homestead 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 Homestead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Homestead, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Homestead 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 Homestead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Homestead, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
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Corridor Crossing Place, Grand Living at Bridgewater and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Homestead, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Homestead, Iowa. See the full list.
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