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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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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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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[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
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
CommonBond builds stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. The Tallcorn has 49 affordable unique 1 & 2 bedroom urban loft style apartments. (minimum & maximum income qualifications apply)
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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
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: 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
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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
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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.
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: 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.
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: 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
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
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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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Laurel, IA

The average cost of senior living in Laurel is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kellogg, IA with an average of $2,610 per month.

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

Laurel, IA
$3,598/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,061/mo
Independent Living
$3,598/mo

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

Studio
$3,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,192/mo

Senior living costs in Laurel 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: Laurel, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaurel, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,598/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,646/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Laurel, IA:$3,598/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Laurel, IA:$5,646/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Laurel, IA:$7,061/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Laurel

Recent reviews for independent living in Laurel

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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Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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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.

Laurel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laurel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laurel, 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 Laurel 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 Laurel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laurel, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.5%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Laurel 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 Laurel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laurel, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laurel 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 Laurel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laurel, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.3%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
15.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.4%
40.8%
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