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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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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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, 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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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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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 $2,177 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
$4,017/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
$5,311/mo
Studio
$5,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,097/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$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,254/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,268/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Olin, IA:$2,822/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Olin, IA:$4,254/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Olin, IA:$4,268/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/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$2,668/mo$2,601/mo+2.6%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Olin, IA
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,668/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 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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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.

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
8.1%
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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%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
17.4%
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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%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
49.3%
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%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
47%
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