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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Andover, IA

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The cost of independent living in Andover is about $2,733 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 569 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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Last Updated: 12/10/25
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Photo of Applewood III
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...
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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
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: 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, 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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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.
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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.
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.
At Applewood 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents enjoy catered meals as well as...
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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.
Photo of Village Cooperative of Asbury
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.
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 Henry Stout
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Andover, IA

The average cost of senior living in Andover is $2,733 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellevue, IA with an average of $1,933 per month.

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

Andover, IA
$2,733/mo
$2,760/mo

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

Andover, IA
$2,733/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,349/mo
Independent Living
$2,733/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,448/mo
Studio
$4,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,310/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,523/mo

Senior living costs in Andover 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: Andover, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAndover, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,733/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,349/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,349/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Andover, IA:$2,733/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Andover, IA:$4,349/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Andover, IA:$4,349/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Andover, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Andover 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
Andover, IA$2,962/mo$2,916/mo+1.6%
Iowa$2,639/mo$2,633/mo+0.2%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Andover, IA
2024 average cost:$2,962/mo
2023 average cost:$2,916/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,639/mo
2023 average cost:$2,633/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 Andover

Recent reviews for independent living in Andover

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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The Taylor Renaissance in Davenport, IA

5.0
The original staff is a 5. The staff has changed and they're in the middle of changing so I can't rate the new people until I get to know them better. It would be nice if they had a loading dock for when people move in but I guess that's the way the building was designed so there's not much you ...
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Andover independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Andover independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Andover, 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 Andover 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 Andover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Andover, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Andover 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 Andover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Andover, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Andover 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 Andover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Andover, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, The Meadows of Franklin Grove and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Andover, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Andover, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Andover, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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