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The cost of independent living in Avon is about $3,070 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 264 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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Photo of East View Manor
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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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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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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I think things have turned out very well at Corinthian Gardens, my loved one really seems to have settled in well and is enjoying herself! It's a very friendly community, and she's really enjoying being able...
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.
Corinthian GardensCorinthian Gardens is an affordable, safe senior housing community located in friendly Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. You’ll never run out of things to do here. You can visit the farmers market, spend an afternoon in Des Moines’ lush botanical gardens, or take a walking tour of...
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We found the staff were very supportive and kind. That would depend. It's more targeting lower income populations and isn't fancy. So not a fit for everyone's needs . But the care is good quality in that...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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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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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My husband and I have lived here for over three and a half years. We have a very clean and comfortable surroundings. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure The Village stay safe and clean.
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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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Photo of Highland Park Manor
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.
Photo of Plymouth Place
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.
Photo of Calvin Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Avon, IA

The average cost of senior living in Avon is $3,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,502 per month.

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

Avon, IA
$3,070/mo
$3,132/mo

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

Avon, IA
$3,070/mo
$3,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,210/mo

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

$4,613/mo
Independent Living
$3,070/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,277/mo

Senior living costs in Avon 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: Avon, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvon, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,070/mo$3,284/mo$4,210/mo
Assisted Living$4,601/mo$4,516/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$4,613/mo$4,521/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Avon, IA:$3,070/mo
Iowa:$3,284/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
Assisted Living
Avon, IA:$4,601/mo
Iowa:$4,516/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Avon, IA:$4,613/mo
Iowa:$4,521/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Avon, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Avon 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
Avon, IA$2,311/mo$2,690/mo-14.1%
Iowa$2,411/mo$2,295/mo+5.1%
National$3,033/mo$2,866/mo+5.8%
Avon, IA
2024 average cost:$2,311/mo
2023 average cost:$2,690/mo
Percent change:-14.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,411/mo
2023 average cost:$2,295/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,033/mo
2023 average cost:$2,866/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Avon

Recent reviews for independent living in Avon

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

4.5
The Lodge is a friendly atmosphere all the units are different You design what you want nice wooded setting Does not have apartment feeling more homelike would definitely recommend the Lodge

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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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!

Avon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avon, 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 Avon 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 Avon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
34.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Avon 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 Avon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
44%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avon 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 Avon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
47%
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StoryPoint Ankeny, Holland Farms and Addington Place of Des Moines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avon, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near Avon, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Avon, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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