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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stringtown, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 29 independent living facilities in Stringtown, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $2,610

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Photo of Golden Living Community/Center - Maryville
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
Photo of Country View Estates Inc
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 Stringtown, IA

The average cost of senior living in Stringtown is $2,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lenox, IA with an average of $2,610 per month.

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

Stringtown, IA
$2,610/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,173/mo
Independent Living
$2,610/mo

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

Studio
$2,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,614/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,126/mo

Senior living costs in Stringtown 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: Stringtown, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStringtown, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,610/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,266/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,173/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Stringtown, IA:$2,610/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Stringtown, IA:$5,266/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Stringtown, IA:$7,173/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Stringtown, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stringtown 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 average 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
Stringtown, IA$2,955/mo$2,781/mo+6.3%
Iowa$3,084/mo$2,924/mo+5.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Stringtown, IA
2024 average cost:$2,955/mo
2023 average cost:$2,781/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$2,924/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/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 Stringtown

Recent reviews for independent living in Stringtown

Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Bristol Manor of Maryville

5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Arlington Place of Red Oak

5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.

Stringtown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stringtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stringtown, 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 Stringtown 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 Stringtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stringtown, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Stringtown 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 Stringtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stringtown, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stringtown 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 Stringtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stringtown, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
20.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Creston, Allen Place and Oak Pointe of Maryville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stringtown, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Stringtown, Iowa. See the full list.
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