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The cost of independent living in Belinda is about $3,238 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 177 options. Read 1374 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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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: 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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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.
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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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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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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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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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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: 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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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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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.
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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.
55 + Community in Beaverdale!Gorgeous community and homes located in the best area of Des Moines!We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with all kitchen appliances included. ElevatorStackable Washer and dryer connections in most units.Community Room hosts many resident activities.Fitness space and...
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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.
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many 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 Belinda, IA

The average cost of senior living in Belinda is $3,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,502 per month.

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

Belinda, IA
$3,238/mo

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

Belinda, IA
$3,238/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,649/mo
Independent Living
$3,238/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,223/mo
Studio
$5,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,851/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,369/mo

Senior living costs in Belinda 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: Belinda, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBelinda, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,238/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,414/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,649/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Belinda, IA:$3,238/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Belinda, IA:$5,414/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Belinda, IA:$5,649/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Belinda, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Belinda 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
Belinda, IA$2,409/mo$2,629/mo-8.4%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Belinda, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
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2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,661/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Belinda

Recent reviews for independent living in Belinda

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Reviews from various communities praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff towards residents. At Copper Shores Village, the warm and welcoming nature of the staff is highlighted, while at Holiday Illahee Hills, the caring attitudes of the head chef and staff members are appreciated. H ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. At Copper Shores Village, the exercise classes and extensive alternate menus are popular, while Holiday Illahee Hills offers numerous activities for residents to choose from daily. The community at Woodlan ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep. Throughout the reviews, the cleanliness and maintenance of the communities are frequently mentioned as a major factor in residents' satisfaction. At Attivo Trail Waukee, the apartments are kept clean and nice-looking, while Holiday Illahee Hills highlights the cleanliness and classy decor of ...
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Independence and safety. Some residents prefer the independence of living in an apartment community without assistance. At Attivo Trail Waukee, residents take care of themselves and there is no assisted living or provided meals. However, Independence Village of Des Moines expresses the importance of feeling safe whi ...
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Reasonable cost and value. Many reviews mention the reasonable cost and value for the services and amenities provided at their communities. At Attivo Trail Waukee, the rent is described as very reasonable, while Holiday Illahee Hills appreciates the value for the money. However, Walnut Ridge feels that the cost is h ...
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Friendly and social environment. Reviews also emphasize the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the communities, which helps residents feel at home and connected to one another. At Copper Shores Village, the staff and residents create a family like environment, while Independence Village of Des Moines notes the cozy communit ...
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Belinda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belinda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belinda, 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 Belinda 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 Belinda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Belinda, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Belinda 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 Belinda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Belinda, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Belinda 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 Belinda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Belinda, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
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Independence Village of Pella, CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail and Glen Meadows Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Belinda, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 177 independent living facilities near Belinda, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Belinda, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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