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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arispe, IA

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The cost of independent living in Arispe is about $3,554 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 315 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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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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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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I would highly recommend Orilla's Way to anybody looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
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.
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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 The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.
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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.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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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.
If you are looking for a senior apartment for yourself or an elderly loved one, look no further. McCord Manor is sure to meet the needs of all seniors who are looking for a bit of assistance, if any, while still maintaining their independence. They have many amenities to help ensure that all...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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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So far I'm pleased with this place. Everyone is very friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. It's a very pleasant place to live. The only complaint I have is that I've had a...
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.
Sugarcreek Senior ApartmentsSugarcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the lovely city of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee is a community full of activity and recreational opportunities. The numerous festivals and celebrations hosted each year will delight residents...
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: 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.
Photo of Legacy Pointe of Waukee
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.

Cost of independent living in Arispe, IA

The average cost of senior living in Arispe is $3,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Afton, IA with an average of $3,005 per month.

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

Arispe, IA
$3,554/mo
$3,005/mo

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

Arispe, IA
$3,554/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,974/mo
Independent Living
$3,554/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,148/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,668/mo

Senior living costs in Arispe 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: Arispe, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArispe, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,554/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,930/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,974/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Arispe, IA:$3,554/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Arispe, IA:$4,930/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Arispe, IA:$4,974/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Arispe, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arispe 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
Arispe, IA$2,753/mo$2,877/mo-4.3%
Iowa$2,652/mo$2,601/mo+2.0%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
Arispe, IA
2024 average cost:$2,753/mo
2023 average cost:$2,877/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,652/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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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 Arispe

Recent reviews for independent living in Arispe

Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Alice Place Apartments in Waukee, IA

5.0
Nicely designed and decorated property has very liveable units and lots of amenities (library, TV/theater room, game room, exercise facility, lobby/lounge, public kitchen/meeting room. The social community is friendly and welcoming, with lots of activities and opportunities to interact and ...
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Bickford of West Des Moines

5.0
In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been there a long time, and the sales team east to work with. With its locked facility and large ...
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Arispe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arispe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arispe, 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 Arispe 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 Arispe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arispe, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Arispe 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 Arispe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arispe, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arispe 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 Arispe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arispe, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
46.4%
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