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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Vandalia, IA

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Photo of Addington Place of Des Moines
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9.2
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The staff has been very helpful in the transition of getting my mom adjusted to her new surroundings and schedule. The facility is kept cleaned and provides amenities to keep the patient engaged and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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We are all a family. Staff and residents have a camaraderie that can't be beat. Residents in Independent and Assisted living spent time together with many planned activities. If you get bored it is your own...
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.
Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...
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What we like the most about the Edencrest at Riverwoods community is the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to make my mom as comfortable as possible in her last days.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...
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Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Vandalia, IA

The average cost of senior living in Vandalia is $3,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,394 per month.

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

Vandalia, IA
$3,065/mo
$3,207/mo
$2,923/mo

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

Vandalia, IA
$3,065/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,663/mo
Independent Living
$3,065/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$5,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,379/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,672/mo

Senior living costs in Vandalia 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: Vandalia, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVandalia, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,065/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,648/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,663/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Vandalia, IA:$3,065/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Vandalia, IA:$4,648/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Vandalia, IA:$4,663/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Vandalia

Recent reviews for independent living in Vandalia

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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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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Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA

4.7
What we like the most about the Walnut Ridge community is their apartment, it is great. The staff members who work there are very friendly. It is a little expensive but we want them to be comfortable. Our family really likes the Walnut Ridge community.

Vandalia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vandalia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia 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 Vandalia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vandalia, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Vandalia 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 Vandalia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vandalia, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vandalia 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 Vandalia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vandalia, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Addington Place of Des Moines, Copper Shores Village and Edencrest at Riverwoods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vandalia, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Vandalia, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Vandalia, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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