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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Linden, IA

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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
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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
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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
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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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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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.
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
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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.
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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
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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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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 Linden, IA

The average cost of senior living in Linden is $3,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $1,870 per month.

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

Linden, IA
$3,182/mo
$3,176/mo
$3,168/mo

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

Linden, IA
$3,182/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,639/mo
Independent Living
$3,182/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,149/mo
Studio
$5,107/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,797/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Senior living costs in Linden 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: Linden, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLinden, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,182/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,630/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,639/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Linden, IA:$3,182/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Linden, IA:$4,630/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Linden, IA:$4,639/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Linden, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Linden 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
Linden, IA$2,409/mo$2,599/mo-7.3%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Linden, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,599/mo
Percent change:-7.3%
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 Linden

Recent reviews for independent living in Linden

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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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

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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Linden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linden, 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 Linden 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 Linden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Linden, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Linden 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 Linden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Linden, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linden 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 Linden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Linden, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
47%
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Attivo Trail Waukee, Independence Village of Waukee and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Linden, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 184 independent living facilities near Linden, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Linden, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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