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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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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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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, 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.
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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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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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.
Oakwood Terrace senior housing is in Princeton town, Mercer County, Missouri. The low-income housing is only a two-hour drive Northeast of Kansas City. The 55+ who are looking for convenient onsite accommodation will be attracted to our all bills paid 35 senior apartments. From our apartments,...
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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
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: 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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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...
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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So far I'm pleased with this place. Everyone is very friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. It's a very pleasant place to live. The only complaint I have is that I've had a...
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.
Sugarcreek Senior ApartmentsSugarcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the lovely city of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee is a community full of activity and recreational opportunities. The numerous festivals and celebrations hosted each year will delight residents...
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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.
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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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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: 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.
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 Lucas County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lucas County is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,394 per month.

Independent living costs in Lucas County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Lucas County, IA
$3,063/mo
$3,096/mo

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

Lucas County, IA
$3,063/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lucas County, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,640/mo
Independent Living
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Lucas County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,989/mo
Studio
$5,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,438/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Senior living costs in Lucas County 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: Lucas County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucas County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,629/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,640/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lucas County, IA:$3,063/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lucas County, IA:$4,629/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lucas County, IA:$4,640/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lucas County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lucas County 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
Lucas County, IA$2,448/mo$2,633/mo-7.0%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lucas County, IA
2024 average cost:$2,448/mo
2023 average cost:$2,633/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
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 Lucas County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lucas County

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!

Lucas County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucas County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucas County, 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 Lucas County 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 Lucas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucas County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucas County 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 Lucas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucas County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucas County 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 Lucas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucas County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Attivo Trail Waukee and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lucas County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 174 independent living facilities near Lucas County, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lucas County, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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