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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Old Balltown, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Old Balltown, 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 Eagle Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Dubuque, Sinsinawa and Platteville.

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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
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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 55+ These exceptional one bedroom apartment homes are designed especially for seniors who enjoy independence in a small town setting. Close to hospital, clinics and shopping, each home has generous closet space, air conditioning, and individual temperature controls. All...
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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.
Designed for persons: 55+ All the needed conveniences are right here. These comfortable one bedroom apartment homes offer individual temperature controls, air conditioning and generous closet space. Plus all utilities are included. Located close to hospital, clinics and shopping, River Village II...
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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.
Located in Maquoketa, Iowa, Hurst Hotel Apartments offer senior citizens independent and assisted living. These apartments offer more than just a place for your loved one to rest their head, Hurst Hotel Apartments presents a setting that fosters interaction and a community feel. There is a...
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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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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Old Balltown, IA

The average cost of senior living in Old Balltown is $2,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Graf, IA with an average of $1,887 per month.

Independent living costs in Old Balltown, IA, vs. nearby cities

Old Balltown, IA
$2,215/mo
$2,073/mo

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

Old Balltown, IA
$2,215/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Old Balltown, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,499/mo
Independent Living
$2,215/mo

Independent living costs in Old Balltown, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,265/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,149/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,969/mo

Senior living costs in Old Balltown 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: Old Balltown, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Balltown, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,215/mo$3,220/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$3,499/mo$4,392/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$3,499/mo$4,394/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Old Balltown, IA:$2,215/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Old Balltown, IA:$3,499/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Old Balltown, IA:$3,499/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Old Balltown, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Old Balltown 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
Old Balltown, IA$2,917/mo$3,581/mo-18.5%
Iowa$2,323/mo$2,212/mo+5.0%
National$2,863/mo$2,795/mo+2.4%
Old Balltown, IA
2024 average cost:$2,917/mo
2023 average cost:$3,581/mo
Percent change:-18.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,323/mo
2023 average cost:$2,212/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,863/mo
2023 average cost:$2,795/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Old Balltown

Recent reviews for independent living in Old Balltown

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Oak Park Place - Dubuque

4.0
1 my husband was having health problems and that's the reason we moved here to be close to kids but everybody has been really nice and very helpful 2 it could be a little better. It looks like somethings are just old and need to be replaced like carpeting, and outdoor decks need to be power ...
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Old Balltown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Balltown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Balltown, 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 Old Balltown 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 Old Balltown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Balltown, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
4.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Balltown 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 Old Balltown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Balltown, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
9.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Balltown 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 Old Balltown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Balltown, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.9%
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Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Oak Park Place - Dubuque and Pinicon Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Old Balltown, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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