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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Howardville, IA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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.
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
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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: 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: 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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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
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: 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, 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 CorporationDumont Wellness Center 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 individuals we...
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.
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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center 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 individuals we care...

Cost of independent living in Howardville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Howardville is $3,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greene, IA with an average of $3,221 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howardville, IA vs. nearby cities

Howardville, IA
$3,554/mo
$3,623/mo
$3,330/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howardville, IA vs. the state and national average

Howardville, IA
$3,554/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howardville vs. other types of senior living

$3,965/mo
Independent Living
$3,554/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Howardville, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$1,175/mo
Studio
$4,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,743/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Howardville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Howardville

Recent reviews for independent living in Howardville

Harmony Place

4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Howardville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howardville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howardville, 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 Howardville 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 Howardville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howardville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Howardville 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 Howardville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howardville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howardville 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 Howardville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howardville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TimberCrest at Glen Oaks, Mallard Point Senior Living and CedarStone Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howardville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 110 independent living facilities near Howardville, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Howardville, Iowa is TimberCrest at Glen Oaks. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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