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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.
Kovar Court Senior Care is a wonderful community located in serene Missouri Valley, Iowa. This well regarded location offers the finest in independent senior living for those who are looking to maintain control of their lives. With an emphasis on independent living, Kovar Court is the ideal...
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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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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable 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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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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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
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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, 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, 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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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, 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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Monona County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Monona County is $3,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pisgah, IA with an average of $2,691 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Monona County, IA vs. nearby counties

Monona County, IA
$3,769/mo
$3,407/mo
$3,759/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Monona County, IA vs. the state and national average

Monona County, IA
$3,769/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Monona County vs. other types of senior living

$4,169/mo
Independent Living
$3,769/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Monona County, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,720/mo
Studio
$4,299/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,570/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,861/mo

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 Monona County

Recent reviews for independent living in Monona County

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

5.0
My father has been in this community for about a month and a half now and he is very happy! He likes being independent, that was the biggest issue for him was being able to come and go when he wants. Also, he can put his tv as loud as he wants. The building is an older structure. If he ...
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Pathfinder Senior Living in Fremont, NE

3.8
A lot of the staff are very nice and helpful, but that is also when I'm there. The management really doesn't keep you apprised of things/changes. They also said they were going to fix her bathroom floor when we moved in, but haven't as of now. Not sure about the food as I haven't eaten there. ...
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Monona County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monona County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monona 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 Monona 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 Monona County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monona County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monona 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 Monona County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monona County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monona 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 Monona County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monona County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.1%
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The Heritage at Northern Hills, Charter Senior Living at North Park Place and Holstein Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monona County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 67 independent living facilities near Monona County, Iowa. See the full list.

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