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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kalona, IA

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Photo of Walden Place Senior Living
1111 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.0
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57 reviews
9.0
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57 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Today is the one month anniversary of joining Walden Place Senior Living. I chose Walden Place because they welcomed my cat, Helen of Toy, and I knew a resident who was happy here, and my tour of the...
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.
Walden Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a hill overlooking the famous Mormon Trek Road, Walden Place offers you a scenic and vibrant community to explore and share. We are minutes away from downtown, outlet shopping, casinos and several...
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1212 Floor plans available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
5 star
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4 star
10%
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5%
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I would rate all the above 5! It's a wonderful place with helpful helpers. Not cheap but worth the money! They are all helpful and "Johnny on the spot". Also know everyone's name. Friendly also!!
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.
Stirlingshire of Coralville offers Carefree, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a beautiful well-appointed new apartment homes. You'll get the lifestyle you want with the services and amenities that will make your life easier in an elegant retirement community.Whether you are looking for peace...
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Photo of Silver Pond and Reflections at Parkview Manor
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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33%
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Nursing staff is very good with her. She seems to be continent with her surroundings. The place is always in great order. They are willing to help her with her room and her bathing. Staff is always...
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.
Community HighlightsParkview Manor provides exceptional services with one purpose in mind – to provide a great place to call home. We support those who need minimal to moderate help with daily activities and serve residents with quality care. We even cater to families who need respite care for a...
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Photo of Coralville Senior Residences
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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.
Welcome to Coralville Senior Residences! Come join us and surround yourself with the warm, friendly atmosphere of home. Coralville Senior Residences have easy access to shopping, golf courses, parks, libraries, interstate highways, and is nestled amongst mature trees. The lifestyle is quiet and...
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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: 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
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
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: 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.
Photo of Pathways Adult Day Health Ctr
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.
Photo of Coral Ridge Apartments
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: 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+ 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.

Cost of independent living in Kalona, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kalona is $2,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $1,552 per month.

Independent living costs in Kalona, IA, vs. nearby cities

Kalona, IA
$2,697/mo
$2,808/mo
$2,963/mo

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

Kalona, IA
$2,697/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Kalona, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,284/mo
Independent Living
$2,697/mo

Independent living costs in Kalona, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,631/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,150/mo

Senior living costs in Kalona 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: Kalona, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKalona, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,697/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,284/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,284/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kalona, IA:$2,697/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kalona, IA:$4,284/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kalona, IA:$4,284/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Kalona, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kalona and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Kalona, IAIA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Kalona, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kalona have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kalona, IA$2,140/mo$2,194/mo-2.4%
Iowa$2,545/mo$2,310/mo+10.2%
National$3,044/mo$2,897/mo+5.1%
Kalona, IA
2024 average cost:$2,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,194/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,545/mo
2023 average cost:$2,310/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Kalona

Recent reviews for independent living in Kalona

Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Regency Heights in Iowa City, IA

4.0
Mom is doing very well here she has settled in nicely. She has wonderful friendly neighbors. Her apartment is good she has washer dryer inside her apartment which is wonderful. The staff is friendly and nice. The community itself does not offer any sort of activities but the residents make their ...
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Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA

5.0
I lived in and worked in 5 other states before moving here to work in the school system 40 years ago. It was the best move. The school systems are very good. Working conditions are good, short travel time and good people to work with. Medical facilities excellent. Four season bring good living, ...
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Kalona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalona, 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 Kalona 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 Kalona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalona, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalona 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 Kalona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalona, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalona 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 Kalona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalona, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.9%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
47%
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Walden Place Senior Living, Stirlingshire of Coralville and Silver Pond and Reflections at Parkview Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kalona, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Kalona, Iowa. See the full list.
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