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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: 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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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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.
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.
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, 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
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
At The Woodlands, you’ll find 42 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, the Woodlands has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities. Residents enjoy monthly catered meals as well as...
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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.
At Applewood 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents enjoy catered meals as well as...
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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.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...
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.
At Applewood II 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units for those 55 and better. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents...
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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lost Nation, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lost Nation is $2,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $2,218 per month.

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IA, vs. nearby cities

Lost Nation, IA
$2,748/mo
$2,861/mo

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

Lost Nation, IA
$2,748/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,300/mo
Independent Living
$2,748/mo

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,311/mo
Studio
$4,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,047/mo

Senior living costs in Lost Nation 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: Lost Nation, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLost Nation, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,748/mo$3,220/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,285/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,300/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lost Nation, IA:$2,748/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Lost Nation, IA:$4,285/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lost Nation, IA:$4,300/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lost Nation 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
Lost Nation, IA$3,031/mo$2,856/mo+6.1%
Iowa$2,668/mo$2,601/mo+2.6%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Lost Nation, IA
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,668/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Lost Nation

Recent reviews for independent living in Lost Nation

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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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.

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews from communities such as Boyson Heights Senior Living, Holiday Palmer Hills, and Walden Place Senior Living mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, making new residents and their families feel welcome and assisting them with various needs. They also establish lon ...
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Wide range of offered activities. Communities like Legacy Pointe, Oak Park Place - Dubuque, and Walden Place Senior Living provide numerous activities for residents, including religious services, social events, musical entertainment, and even rosary sessions. These activities help residents stay engaged and active.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews from Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, The Fountains, and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC highlight the comfort and cleanliness of the living spaces. Residents appreciate the spacious apartments and the regular cleaning services.
Nourishing meals and dining experiences. Communities such as Boyson Heights Senior Living, Holiday Palmer Hills, and Legacy Pointe offer delicious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences. The dining experiences are a source of enjoyment and socialization for many.
Sense of community and inclusivity. Reviews from various communities like Legacy Pointe, Oak Park Place - Dubuque, and Holiday Palmer Hills mention the sense of camaraderie and inclusivity among residents. They watch out for each other and create a warm, friendly environment.
Proactive and attentive care. Communities like The Fountains, Boyson Heights Senior Living, and Legacy Pointe have dedicated staff to ensure residents' well-being and safety. They proactively attend to their needs and address concerns to create a comfortable, secure living experience.
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Lost Nation independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lost Nation independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lost Nation, 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 Lost Nation 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 Lost Nation partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lost Nation, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lost Nation 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 Lost Nation communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lost Nation, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lost Nation 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 Lost Nation offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lost Nation, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Grand Living at Indian Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lost Nation, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 220 independent living facilities near Lost Nation, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lost Nation, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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