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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Valeria, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 207 independent living facilities in Valeria, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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.
CommonBond builds stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. The Tallcorn has 49 affordable unique 1 & 2 bedroom urban loft style apartments. (minimum & maximum income qualifications apply)
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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, 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.
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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, 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.
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, 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, 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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Valeria, IA

The average cost of senior living in Valeria is $3,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $2,831 per month.

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

Valeria, IA
$3,166/mo
$2,956/mo

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

Valeria, IA
$3,166/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$4,416/mo
Independent Living
$3,166/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,149/mo
Studio
$5,235/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,755/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Senior living costs in Valeria 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: Valeria, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeValeria, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,166/mo$3,220/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,416/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,416/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Valeria, IA:$3,166/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Valeria, IA:$4,416/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Valeria, IA:$4,416/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Valeria, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Valeria 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
Valeria, IA$2,409/mo$2,629/mo-8.4%
Iowa$2,687/mo$2,656/mo+1.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Valeria, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,687/mo
2023 average cost:$2,656/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Valeria

Recent reviews for independent living in Valeria

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

4.5
The Lodge is a friendly atmosphere all the units are different You design what you want nice wooded setting Does not have apartment feeling more homelike would definitely recommend the Lodge

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Valeria independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valeria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valeria, 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 Valeria 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 Valeria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Valeria, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Valeria 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 Valeria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Valeria, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valeria 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 Valeria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valeria, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Attivo Trail Waukee and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Valeria, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 207 independent living facilities near Valeria, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Valeria, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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