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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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5 for all of them :) We have had no complaints with Thomas Place at Waukee. All of my mom's needs/requests have been satisfactorily addressed. We would recommend this community to other families who may...
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.
Thomas Place at Waukee opened in March of 2011. We are a smoke free, pet free independent living apartment community. We offer many features in our building to help keep you independent such as indoor mailroom, indoor heated parking garage, exercise room, hair salon and more. Our grounds offer...
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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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My mother has recently made the move into this community and I have no complaints of how things are going for her. The staff have been helpful with the transition and where very professional throughout the...
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.
Alice Place Apartments is a brand new complex located on the Eastern edge of Waukee. We offer 1 and 2 bedroom units with all appliances. This includes the washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave in each unit. Each resident is given a storage unit at no charge and has access to...
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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I'm so glad that the family chose this community for my in-laws. Its been wonderful so far. The staff is caring and attentive. They wanted to stay close to friends and family. They still are driving but if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works and visits Arlington Place. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality, it's our way of life. Our 'Resident First'...
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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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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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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The place is beautiful, has great food and has a lot of activities going on. I wish they would encourage my dad to attend more activities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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Hi everyone ! I’m am writing this review because I am excited about my new home ! I have a very well maintained apartment with no electric bill. My old place was horrible [fee removed] dollar a month...
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.
Benton Place Apartments is an affordable and pleasant senior housing community located in the charming city of Albia in Monroe County, Iowa. Albia is a quiet but active community with friendly citizens. Albia hosts many different community events, such as shows and farmer's markets. Must-sees are...
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[Name Removed] the nurse made it so easy by transferring all her medication's over and making sure the day she moved in she had it all ready to go. All the staff members there are very friendly and my mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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The apartments are nice sized and clean. Staff is very caring. If it were not for the food service - it would be awesome. Get a real chef! It seems like all they do is reheat food and they don't seem to be...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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, 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 credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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.
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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
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.
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, 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
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Jasper County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Jasper County is $2,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, IA with an average of $2,610 per month.

Independent living costs in Jasper County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Jasper County, IA
$2,636/mo

Independent living costs in Jasper County, IA, vs. state and national averages

Jasper County, IA
$2,636/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Jasper County, IA, vs. other senior living options

$6,664/mo
Independent Living
$2,636/mo

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

Studio
$2,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,333/mo

Senior living costs in Jasper County 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: Jasper County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJasper County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,636/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,262/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,664/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Jasper County, IA:$2,636/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Jasper County, IA:$5,262/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Jasper County, IA:$6,664/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Jasper County

Recent reviews for independent living in Jasper County

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA

4.7
What we like the most about the Walnut Ridge community is their apartment, it is great. The staff members who work there are very friendly. It is a little expensive but we want them to be comfortable. Our family really likes the Walnut Ridge community.

Jasper County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jasper County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jasper County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Jasper 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 Jasper County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jasper County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jasper 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 Jasper County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jasper County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
12.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
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