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The cost of independent living in Iowa City is about $4,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 178 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Marbella Marysville
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8.7
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8.7
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22 reviews
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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.
Prestige Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Serving the Yuba/Sutter community for 20 years. It is near a Adventist Rideout hospital and several skilled nursing centers. Located nearby are shopping, medical, dental clinics and pharmacies. Prestige has 67 spacious...
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8.8
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26 reviews
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The facility and care is pretty average. It's not intended to be a high end experience but in my opinion the cost is very good for what is provided. The tenants note that the food is mostly mediocre and the...
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.
Sutter Estates is an independent living community in beautiful Yuba City, California, in Sutter County. Located in a quiet residential area a few blocks away from various shops and the scenic Feather River, our apartment community is designed for active, self-sufficient residents who wish to...
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8.7
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8.7
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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.
Summerfield Senior Care is located in beautiful Atwater California. Located next to the Rancho Del Rey Golf Course, residents can take full advantage of these beautiful surroundings. The weather can be very mild in Atwater allowing residents to enjoy many activities outdoors. Senior living...
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I would recommend this community to anybody. I was reluctant at first, and was only open to a few months trial. Now I think community as my home! ?? I have made many friends with residents and staff.
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.
Country Crest is a smaller scale community, located in a peaceful, country setting amongst the oak trees in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We offer assisted living services and are proud to announce the opening of our memory care community!We strive to create a lifestyle of...
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Great place - They take wonderful care of my mom. We love everyone there - and appreciate their care and attention - so many activities to keep everyone busy!!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cherry Blossom Assisted Living is the sister facility of 5-Star rated Livermore Valley Senior Living in Livermore, CA. We trace our success as a company to the simple and enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. It is a gift of immense wisdom and character that is priceless to that individual,...
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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.
Photo of The Gardens
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.
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 Sutter Village
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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Cost of independent living in Iowa City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa City is $4,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gridley, CA with an average of $3,507 per month.

Independent living costs in Iowa City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Iowa City, CA
$4,051/mo
$4,878/mo

Independent living costs in Iowa City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Iowa City, CA
$4,051/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Iowa City, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,497/mo
Independent Living
$4,051/mo

Independent living costs in Iowa City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,965/mo
Studio
$3,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,835/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,748/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa City 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: Iowa City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIowa City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,051/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,307/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,497/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Iowa City, CA:$4,051/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Iowa City, CA:$4,307/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Iowa City, CA:$4,497/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Iowa City, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Iowa City 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 Iowa City, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Iowa City 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
Iowa City, CA$2,119/mo$2,090/mo+1.4%
California$3,585/mo$3,425/mo+4.7%
National$3,151/mo$3,044/mo+3.5%
Iowa City, CA
2024 average cost:$2,119/mo
2023 average cost:$2,090/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,585/mo
2023 average cost:$3,425/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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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 Iowa City

Recent reviews for independent living in Iowa City

Atria Grass Valley

5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.

Hilltop Commons Senior Living in Grass Valley, CA

4.5
My mom became a resident after downsizing from a larger home. She instantly loved the experience at Hiiltop Commons. Her social opportunity expanded, she felt part of a small community, and above all she felt safe and cared for. Although she passed away after only two years of residency, ...
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Cherry Blossom Assisted Living in Yuba City, CA

5.0
Absolute...best care facility in this area (been to others). Wonderful kind staff helping where they can. Beautiful surrounding was not planning to stay but now having second thoughts... Can't say enough I'm very happy here.

Iowa City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iowa City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iowa City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Iowa City 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 Iowa City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iowa City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iowa City 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 Iowa City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iowa City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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