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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arnold, IA

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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: 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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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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.
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.
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, 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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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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: 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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...

Cost of independent living in Arnold, IA

The average cost of senior living in Arnold is $3,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ottosen, IA with an average of $2,810 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arnold, IA vs. nearby cities

Arnold, IA
$3,406/mo
$3,418/mo
$4,814/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arnold, IA vs. the state and national average

Arnold, IA
$3,406/mo
$3,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arnold vs. other types of senior living

$3,665/mo
Independent Living
$3,406/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Arnold, IA by room type

Studio
$5,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,769/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Arnold over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Arnold

Recent reviews for independent living in Arnold

Meadows Independent Living in Clarion, IA

4.8
The value of this community for the area is very reasonable, and we can walk through the community to get to the hospital and pharmacy. There is no staff on the weekends but if we have an emergency, we can pull the cord and someone from the hospital will come over. Before COVID there was bingo, ...
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Arlington Place of Pocahontas

4.8
They have done a super good job of helping me and my dad adjust to a new environment. They are very friendly. They are just a very good staff. I would definitely recommend the Arlington Place of Pocahontas. It has been a really good experience. I'm glad that my dad is comfortable there. ...
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Bickford of Fort Dodge

5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.

Arnold independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arnold independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arnold, 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 Arnold 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 Arnold partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arnold, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.6%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.1%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
5.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Arnold 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 Arnold communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arnold, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.1%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arnold 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 Arnold offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arnold, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.6%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.1%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.3%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
10.3%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
2.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.1%
45.3%
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TimberCrest at Glen Oaks, Bickford of Fort Dodge and Arlington Place of Pocahontas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arnold, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Arnold, Iowa. See the full list.

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