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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
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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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Grand Meadows is a great place, activities everyday, the helpers are all super nice and helpful....Yes, I would recommend it. Bright and cherry, wide halls, clean and friendly.
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.
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: 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...
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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: 62+ Near everything and far from ordinary, Luther Crest features one bedroom apartment homes with great conveniences for carefree living! This apartment community is close to shopping, clinics and banks. Enjoy the meal site, elevator service, indoor mail delivery, a spacious...
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
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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.
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 Brookside Apartments you'll find 76 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Davenport, Brookside has convenient proximity to Quad City attractions and amenities. Whether it is social connection, prime location,...
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It's very nice. It's also very affordable. The person that works there is pretty friendly. So far there have been no major concerns. She is pretty happy with it.
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 Brookside Apartments II you'll find 76 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Davenport, Brookside has convenient proximity to Quad City attractions and amenities. Whether it is social connection, prime location,...
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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: 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: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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I’ve been at The Jackson Renaissance for about a month now, and so far, I’m very pleased. The apartment itself is just wonderful, I’m very happy. It’s a two bedroom plan with washer and dryer in unit,...
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.
The Jackson RenaissanceThe Jackson Renaissance is located in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa one of the largest cities along the Mississippi. The city is full of activities and events providing opportunities for senior to enjoy their surroundings. The Jackson Renaissance is an ideal living...
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy 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.
Marycrest Senior Housing is located in Davenport, Iowa. With a population of about 150,000 people, Davenport is the largest city found along the Mississippi river in Scott County and boasts a vibrant and bustling community. Davenport offers historic riverboat cruises, the Quad City Symphony, a...
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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: 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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Everything here has been excellent. I’m actually kind of jealous of my Aunt’s apartment. It has high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and a washer and dryer in the unit. The cable and the internet are bundled...
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.
The Taylor RenaissanceThe Taylor Renaissance is a gorgeous senior apartment complex located in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. With a vibrant city life, and a secure building, The Taylor Renaissance is an excellent choice for your new home. Davenport is a busy but friendly city that is always...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Luther Towers is a bit of nature in the city. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with easy access to area shops, banks and clinics. This community has planned social activities and a service coordinator to assist with individual needs. In addition the apartment community is a...

Cost of independent living in Olin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Olin is $2,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cascade, IA with an average of $2,194 per month.

Independent living costs in Olin, IA, vs. nearby cities

Olin, IA
$2,822/mo
$2,807/mo
$2,818/mo

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

Olin, IA
$2,822/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Olin, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,268/mo
Independent Living
$2,822/mo

Independent living costs in Olin, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$3,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,360/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,163/mo

Senior living costs in Olin 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: Olin, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOlin, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,822/mo$3,220/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,254/mo$4,392/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,268/mo$4,394/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Olin, IA:$2,822/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Olin, IA:$4,254/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Olin, IA:$4,268/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Olin, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Olin 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
Olin, IA$3,031/mo$2,856/mo+6.1%
Iowa$2,620/mo$2,549/mo+2.8%
National$3,240/mo$3,152/mo+2.8%
Olin, IA
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,620/mo
2023 average cost:$2,549/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,240/mo
2023 average cost:$3,152/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Olin

Recent reviews for independent living in Olin

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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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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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.

Olin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olin, 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 Olin 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 Olin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Olin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Olin 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 Olin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
17.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olin 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 Olin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, The Fountains and Grand Living at Indian Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Olin, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 213 independent living facilities near Olin, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Olin, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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