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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ardon, IA
The cost of independent living in Ardon is about $2,956 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 181 options. Read 819 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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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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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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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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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City adjacent to the Johnson County Senior Center, these beautifully designed apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Ecumenical Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, social...
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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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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.
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.
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.
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: 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, Independent 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.
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, Independent 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.
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
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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: 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: 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.
Located in one of Iowa’s fastest growing counties, The Estates of North Liberty will be conveniently located at 175 S. Jones Blvd. This patio-home cooperative will sit on 8 acres and include 30 individual homes meeting the Universal Design concept. Also, inside this private, gated community...
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: 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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Ardon, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ardon is $2,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ainsworth, IA with an average of $2,011 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Ardon
Recent reviews for independent living in Ardon
Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA
4.7
It seems like all of the staff is very friendly and helpful. The food I‘ve had was good. They offer plenty of activities, and they have a broad range of services, from independent living to skilled care, right there at one location. They had the best cost profile of the places that we looked ...
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Charter Senior Living of Moline
4.0
It's good but had some bad experience with prior employees but happy with new managements changes. We picked this community because, it's a smaller community and all on one floor.
Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA
4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inclusive atmosphere at various communities, such as Legacy Pointe and Walden Place Senior Living, where residents and staff treat each other like family. Residents enjoy socializing with one another, forming new friendships, and feeling a sense of belon ...
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Highly attentive and responsive staff. Several reviews praise the staff's dedication and kindness towards residents at communities like Grand Living at Indian Creek, Boyson Heights Senior Living, and Walden Place Senior Living. The staff is available to help with any concerns, answer questions, and offer assistance when needed, ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Families and residents alike consistently express satisfaction with the quality and selection of meals provided at communities like Boyson Heights Senior Living, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, and Legacy Pointe. The dining team caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, makin ...
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Access to numerous engaging activities. Communities such as Walden Place Senior Living, Legacy Pointe, and Holiday Palmer Hills offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. These include social events, hobbies, and educational opportunities, which help keep residents active and engaged in their daily lives. ...
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Well-maintained and clean facilities. Reviews for communities like Walden Place Senior Living, The Fountains, and Legacy Pointe often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces and common areas. Management prioritizes maintaining a pleasant and healthy environment for residents.
Supportive and inclusive environment for independent living. Many residents and families appreciate the independence and autonomy they are given at communities like Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, The Fountains, and Legacy Pointe. Staff and residents work together to ensure that residents' needs are met and that they feel comfortable and secure in thei ...
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Ardon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ardon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ardon, 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 Ardon 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 Ardon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ardon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.9%
33.2%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ardon 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 Ardon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ardon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.1%
35.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ardon 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 Ardon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ardon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
27.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.9%
31.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
40.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
45.8%
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Brookstone of Aledo, Stirlingshire of Coralville and Holiday Palmer Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ardon, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 181 independent living facilities near Ardon, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ardon, Iowa are Brookstone of Aledo and Walden Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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