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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Melcher Dallas, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Melcher Dallas area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Melcher Dallas. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 191 independent living facilities in Melcher Dallas, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indianola, Pella and Knoxville.
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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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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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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...
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've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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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.
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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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
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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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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
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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
Cost of independent living in Melcher Dallas, IA
The average cost of senior living in Melcher Dallas is $3,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,394 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melcher Dallas, IA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Melcher Dallas
Recent reviews for independent living in Melcher Dallas
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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Melcher Dallas independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melcher Dallas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melcher Dallas, 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 Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Glen Meadows Retirement and Attivo Trail Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melcher Dallas, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 191 independent living facilities near Melcher Dallas, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Melcher Dallas, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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