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The cost of independent living in Bellevue is about $1,933 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 133 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 Assisi Village Of Stonehill
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.
Photo of St. Mary's Apartments
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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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.
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.
At Applewood 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents enjoy catered meals as well as...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Henry Stout
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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Cost of independent living in Bellevue, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bellevue is $1,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Motte, IA with an average of $1,938 per month.

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

Bellevue, IA
$1,933/mo

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

Bellevue, IA
$1,933/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,638/mo
Independent Living
$1,933/mo

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

Studio
$4,044/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,412/mo

Senior living costs in Bellevue 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: Bellevue, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBellevue, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$1,933/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,638/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,638/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bellevue, IA:$1,933/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bellevue, IA:$3,638/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bellevue, IA:$3,638/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Bellevue, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bellevue 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
Bellevue, IA$2,917/mo$3,581/mo-18.5%
Iowa$2,321/mo$2,212/mo+4.9%
National$2,867/mo$2,798/mo+2.5%
Bellevue, IA
2024 average cost:$2,917/mo
2023 average cost:$3,581/mo
Percent change:-18.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,321/mo
2023 average cost:$2,212/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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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 Bellevue

Recent reviews for independent living in Bellevue

Oak Park Place - Dubuque

4.0
1 my husband was having health problems and that's the reason we moved here to be close to kids but everybody has been really nice and very helpful 2 it could be a little better. It looks like somethings are just old and need to be replaced like carpeting, and outdoor decks need to be power ...
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Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, IA

4.8
We picked this community, because of the favorable reputation, and locality.It's nice people here. The staff, especially the older ones is very caring and helpful. The young ones have a lot to learn yet!

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA

5.0
My step mom lived at EPP for around 4 years and my daughter has worked there for 3 1/2 years. I have attended numerous events and have volunteered at some. They are always so fun and the residents love them. When my step mom lived there she was treated with so much love by the amazing care ...
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Bellevue independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bellevue independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bellevue, 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bellevue, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bellevue 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 Bellevue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bellevue, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bellevue 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 Bellevue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bellevue, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
46.4%
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