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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alleman, IA
The cost of independent living in Alleman is about $3,111 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 151 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, West Des Moines and Ankeny.
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9.5
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91 reviews
The employees here are extremely passionate about each and every one's experience when coming here and make it feels so comfortable and welcomed to the tenants, staff, and future tenants.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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27 reviews
Friendly, courteous, thoughtful, very caring, ready to help in any situation, and meals tasty and fitting of all diets. We picked this community because of the staff, location, and reviews from people.
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.
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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Attivo Trail is not an assisted-living facility; it contains complete apartments with everything an adult would need. I have a two bedroom, 2 bath living space with a complete kitchen with all appliances. I...
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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I am basing this off of the memory Care unit since Mom has been there the longest. They're willing to work with families on where to place residents and how to care for each individual resident. With the...
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 Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...
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Great floor plan choices . Facility doesn’t give feel of a nursing home when you first walk in. With being brand new there there were some hiccups but staff strives to overcome obstacles and learn from them.
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.
Located in Prairie Trail, CopperWood at Prarie Trail is comfortable and luxurious—unlike any other senior living community in the region. It’s a bright, active (and pet-friendly!) place where individuals receive personalized, compassionate care and support, leading to days filled with joy and...
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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.
Senior Living Apartments in AnkenyConnect55+ Ankeny, in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a cozy library, a welcoming community room, and spacious...
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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it own...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Alleman, IA
The average cost of senior living in Alleman is $3,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valeria, IA with an average of $2,804 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Alleman
Recent reviews for independent living in Alleman
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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Alleman independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alleman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alleman, 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 Alleman 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 Alleman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alleman, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alleman 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 Alleman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alleman, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alleman 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 Alleman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alleman, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
70%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.7%
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Attivo Trail Waukee, Glen Meadows Retirement and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alleman, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Alleman, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alleman, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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