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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salem, IA

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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: 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.
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: 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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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.
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.
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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: 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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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: 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.
Income based housing for the elderly may trigger visions of run down properties and poor living conditions but this definitely does not describe the Muscatine Tower Apartments, which is located in Muscatine, IA and run by the Seldin Company. This river front property has spacious apartments that...

Cost of independent living in Salem, IA

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $4,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olds, IA with an average of $3,243 per month.

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

Salem, IA
$4,013/mo
$4,415/mo
$4,314/mo

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

Salem, IA
$4,013/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$4,481/mo
Independent Living
$4,013/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,632/mo

Senior living costs in Salem 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: Salem, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$4,013/mo$3,220/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,481/mo$4,392/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,481/mo$4,394/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Salem, IA:$4,013/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, IA:$4,481/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Salem, IA:$4,481/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in Salem

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Bickford of Burlington

4.7
I would refer others to the community, if you can afford it. It can be pricey. I got a warm fuzzy feeling while I was there. This is because of the staff, decorations, and cooked meals on site. The activities are good here and they change them to assist the residents in being active. The ...
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Salem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.9%
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River Valley Place of Fort Madison, Addington Place of Burlington and Pearl City Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 61 independent living facilities near Salem, Iowa. See the full list.
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