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Photo of Pella Manor
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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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: 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.
Belle Plain Village is located in beautiful downtown in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Belle Plain Village is an independent senior living apartment complex that accepts seniors 62 years old and older. These nice apartments are for seniors that are still able to live by themselves. The beautiful apartments...
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: 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: 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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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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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: 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.
Photo of Windsor Oaks
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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Luther Park/Rose Glen Apartments
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.
Photo of Timberland Village
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.
Photo of Carlisle Villa
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Photo of Cedar Place
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.

Cost of independent living in Laurel, IA

The average cost of senior living in Laurel is $3,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $2,831 per month.

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

Laurel, IA
$3,337/mo
$3,169/mo
$3,054/mo

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

Laurel, IA
$3,337/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,627/mo
Independent Living
$3,337/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,274/mo
Studio
$5,310/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,952/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,831/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/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$3,337/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,608/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,627/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Laurel, IA:$3,337/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Laurel, IA:$4,608/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Laurel, IA:$4,627/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Laurel, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Laurel 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 Laurel, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Laurel 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
Laurel, IA$2,482/mo$2,468/mo+0.5%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Laurel, IA
2024 average cost:$2,482/mo
2023 average cost:$2,468/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Laurel

Recent reviews for independent living in Laurel

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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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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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
11.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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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
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
17.4%
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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
24.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
47%
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Independence Village of Pella, Holiday Illahee Hills and Woodlands Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Laurel, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 201 independent living facilities near Laurel, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Laurel, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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