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The cost of independent living in Baldwin is about $2,855 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 205 options. Read 1095 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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
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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: 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.
We're living life to the fullest!Center Point Heights makes it possible for locals to stay local. Built in 2023, our community is conveniently located just off the interstate, so families can easily visit. When you walk through the door, you will feel our warm and welcoming small-town culture....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Platteville, these beautifully designed and decorated apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Jenor Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, and social activities in the community room,...
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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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Cost of independent living in Baldwin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Baldwin is $2,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zwingle, IA with an average of $1,925 per month.

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

Baldwin, IA
$2,855/mo
$2,489/mo

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

Baldwin, IA
$2,855/mo
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$4,418/mo
Independent Living
$2,855/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,486/mo
Studio
$5,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,534/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,167/mo

Senior living costs in Baldwin 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: Baldwin, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaldwin, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,855/mo$3,287/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$4,402/mo$4,505/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,418/mo$4,510/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Baldwin, IA:$2,855/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Baldwin, IA:$4,402/mo
Iowa:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Baldwin, IA:$4,418/mo
Iowa:$4,510/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Baldwin, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Baldwin 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
Baldwin, IA$3,031/mo$2,856/mo+6.1%
Iowa$2,668/mo$2,601/mo+2.6%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Baldwin, IA
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,668/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Baldwin

Recent reviews for independent living in Baldwin

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

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. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inclusive nature of communities like Legacy Pointe and Boyson Heights Senior Living, where residents and staff treat each other like family and look out for one another.
Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is highlighted as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Oak Park Place - Dubuque and Boyson Heights Senior Living offer individualized meal options to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
Variety of social activities and events. Residents at communities such as Walden Place Senior Living and Holiday Palmer Hills enjoy a wide range of activities and events, including religious services, card games, ice cream socials, and more.
Professional and attentive staff members. Reviews for communities like Legacy Pointe and Boyson Heights Senior Living praise the kindness, helpfulness, and responsiveness of staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met.
Beautifully maintained living spaces. At communities like The Fountains and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, from the private apartments to the communal areas.
Comprehensive range of care options. Families looking for flexibility in care choices turn to communities like Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Legacy Pointe, which offer a range of services from independent living to skilled care, all in one location.
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Baldwin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baldwin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baldwin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Baldwin 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 Baldwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baldwin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baldwin 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 Baldwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baldwin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Grand Living at Indian Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baldwin, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 205 independent living facilities near Baldwin, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Baldwin, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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