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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alta, IA

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The cost of independent living in Alta is about $3,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options.

Read 53 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Storm Lake, Cherokee and Washta.

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Photo of Community Memorial Health Ctr
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.
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.
Photo of Prairie View Retirement Home
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 Sunnyview Retirement
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-LeMars
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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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.
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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Photo of Pride Group @ 12Th Street
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.
Photo of Kathleen's Residential Care
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.
Photo of Abbey of Le Mars
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.
Photo of Prime Living Apartments
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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: 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.
Sunrise Villa has 24 one-bedroom apartments.  This complex is located in the Southwest part of Le Mars.  It is designed for seniors who want the opportunity for some companionship.  In the common dining room tenants talk, put together puzzles, and play games.  Tenants...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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.
Photo of Milford Nursing Ctr
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.
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 Garden View Assisted Living
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.

Cost of independent living in Alta, IA

The average cost of senior living in Alta is $3,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spencer, IA with an average of $2,559 per month.

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

Alta, IA
$3,051/mo
$2,852/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,182/mo
Independent Living
$3,051/mo

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

Studio
$3,065/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,041/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,698/mo

Senior living costs in Alta 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: Alta, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlta, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,051/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,531/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,182/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Alta, IA:$3,051/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Alta, IA:$4,531/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Alta, IA:$6,182/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Alta

Recent reviews for independent living in Alta

Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA

5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA

4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Alta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta, 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 Alta 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 Alta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alta, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta 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 Alta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alta, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
14%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta 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 Alta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alta, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
6%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16%
47.7%
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The Gardens at Cherokee, Rolling Meadows Senior Living and Holstein Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alta, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Alta, Iowa. See the full list.
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