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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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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
55 + Community in Beaverdale!Gorgeous community and homes located in the best area of Des Moines!We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with all kitchen appliances included. ElevatorStackable Washer and dryer connections in most units.Community Room hosts many resident activities.Fitness space 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it own...
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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.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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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 parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Knoxville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Knoxville is $3,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,394 per month.

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

Knoxville, IA
$3,291/mo
$4,248/mo

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

Knoxville, IA
$3,291/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,844/mo
Independent Living
$3,291/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,989/mo
Studio
$5,444/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,985/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,850/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Senior living costs in Knoxville 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: Knoxville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnoxville, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,291/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,817/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,844/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Knoxville, IA:$3,291/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Knoxville, IA:$4,817/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Knoxville, IA:$4,844/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Knoxville, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Knoxville 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Knoxville, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Knoxville 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
Knoxville, IA$2,409/mo$2,629/mo-8.4%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Knoxville, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,661/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Knoxville

Recent reviews for independent living in Knoxville

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of resident-chosen activities. Residents at various communities enjoy a diverse selection of activities tailored to their interests. At Copper Shores Village, exercise classes and equipment are popular choices, while others prefer the social events and game nights at Holiday Illahee Hills and Attivo Trail Waukee.
Attentive and friendly staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and concern of staff members towards residents. At Copper Shores Village and Holiday Illahee Hills, staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel cared for and accommodated.
Accessible location and convenient amenities. Several communities, such as Independence Village of Des Moines and Holiday Illahee Hills, offer desirable locations that provide easy access to nearby attractions and services. In addition, on-site amenities like underground parking, laundry facilities, and pet-friendly policies make daily ...
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Quality dining and meal options. Residents often express satisfaction with the food and dining experiences at their communities. The chefs at Copper Shores Village and Holiday Illahee Hills create varied menus with accommodations for dietary restrictions, ensuring residents look forward to meals every day.
Vibrant community atmosphere. Many communities foster a strong sense of community among residents. At Copper Shores Village, the social atmosphere and welcoming environment encourage residents to engage in activities and connect with their neighbors.
Customizable apartment sizes and features. Several reviews highlight the flexibility of apartment sizes and options, allowing residents to find a living space that suits their personal needs and preferences at Attivo Trail Waukee and Holiday Illahee Hills.
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Knoxville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knoxville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knoxville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Knoxville 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 Knoxville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knoxville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knoxville 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 Knoxville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knoxville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
47%
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