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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, 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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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: 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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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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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The community is a very nice place, and the staff seems to really care. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Fox Run Assisted Living Community is located on the 16th hole of Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fox Run is where you can enjoy a life of beauty and independence.With 66 spacious apartments, Fox Run offers five convenient floor plans that range from 436 to 983 square feet at one low...
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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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I had my Mom in this facility and was extremely impressed with the care. My Mom was in there for rehab and I really can't say enough about the quality of care, the excellant customer service, the true...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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.
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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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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
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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.
Bellevue Place Apartments is a senior apartment community for people who are age 62 and over and for the disabled under age 62. The apartments are 1 bedroom units with income based rent. The property has an elevator and secured entrance with inside laundry, mail boxes and garbage...
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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: 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.
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Welcome Ralston House, an elegant and cozy senior community for now for those 55 and over. Conveniently located just off of 72nd & L Street, Omaha, Nebraska with easy access to the Interstate 80, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.Spacious one and two bedroom apartments all with modern...
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We liked this community when my loved one lived here. The food was good and the community was clean. The staff were friendly. This community does have some rules regarding smoking and this did not work out...
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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.
Sunridge Village is an independent living community in Omaha, NE. This community seeks to provide a caring home for those who are looking to be a part of all that Omaha has to offer. Omaha is a part of Douglas County and it offers much to do and see. Residents of this city and their guest enjoy...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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: 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, 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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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 Portsmouth, IA

The average cost of senior living in Portsmouth is $2,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Neola, IA with an average of $1,899 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Portsmouth, IA vs. nearby cities

Portsmouth, IA
$2,918/mo
$2,884/mo
$2,888/mo

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

Portsmouth, IA
$2,918/mo
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,246/mo
Independent Living
$2,918/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,517/mo
Studio
$4,624/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,120/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,705/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 Portsmouth

Recent reviews for independent living in Portsmouth

Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Marquis Place in Elkhorn, NE

4.3
The marketing director was very instrumental in the choice to place our long time friend at Marquis Place! She has continued to be a bright spot for us when we visit! Her friendliness and sense of humor is very welcome! I have made friends with several residents in my time at weekly visits to ...
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Portsmouth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portsmouth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portsmouth, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portsmouth, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portsmouth, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.1%
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