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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bethesda, IA

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The cost of independent living in Bethesda is about $2,571 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 142 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 Eiler Senior Living
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We came from California to visit my mother, who just moved in about three weeks ago. Of course, she's moving into a place after living in her own home for over 40 years. This is a tough chore to do. The...
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.
At Eiler Place, an assisted living community in Clarinda, Iowa. We promote independence while providing assistance with daily routines. We are located on the west side of town just south of the High School. Some of the features our residents enjoy include: Registered Nurse always available...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Choose this facility because it was a little smaller. My folks lived on a farm and then small town so a larger facility would be overwhelming. I think they try really hard but are short staffed like...
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.
Allen Place is a senior living community in Atlantic Iowa near the Nishna Hills Golf Club. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green rolling hills but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and our local farmers market. We also take regular visits to...
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Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always...
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.
We are proud to offer seniors a suite of assisted care services that make everyday living in their home in our community easier and more enjoyable. We provide housekeeping, laundry, meal service, activities and much more to create a vibrant environment for our residents. Contact us for more...
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Photo of The Rose of Council Bluffs
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There are a couple of things we like about The Rose of Council Bluffs. 1. The location. At first it appears to be somewhat secluded but it makes for a very quiet/peaceful neighborhood environment. There are...
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.
1- and 2-BR affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site; social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including central dining. Attractive landscaped grounds include patios, water features, and...
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We love Bailey Pointe at Plattsmouth community and my Mother-in-law has been there 7 months now and is still content. They offer activities for the residents and the place is always decorated for a holiday...
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT PLATTSMOUTHBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Plattsmouth provides expert, compassionate care in a friendly, small-town environment. Enjoy the best of Plattsmouth and the Omaha metropolitan area while receiving comfortable care from our tenured team...
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99 Floor plans available
8.0
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My loved one was a resident at Richmont Senior Living. This is a very nice facility, everything was great and we were very happy with it. The care, the cleanliness, the friendliness were all great. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Proudly serving the Bellevue community for over 13 years,we have genuine affection for our residents. Come see why Richmont Village is the best and most affordable Independent Living in he area. There is no reason to spend your retirement years alone and inactive. If you are an active senior...
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Photo of Arlington Place of Red Oak
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They charge extra for making sure he takes his meds, which I understood would be included in his monthly rent as long as I set up his meds. It's an extra $[removed]per month. Based off of the experience we...
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.
Why spend another winter alone? Move to Arlington Place and join in on all the wonderful activities that are offered right in their community. Feel secure with 24 hour a day monitoring system and Registered Nurse available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just some of the services included in your...
Photo of Oakland Heights Assisted Living
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My mother was recently put into this nursing home because of her advanced Dementia. At first I was terrified but when I was welcomed by the staff at Oakland Manor I felt so much better about my decision....
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.
The heart of a community here in Oakland Iowa is its people. Oakland Heights offers assisted living in a safe, nurturing cozy neighborhood. Our rural setting is quite and relaxing. You will find spacious, private apartments, delicious dining, and beautiful community spaces. At Oakland Manor we...
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The staff are friendly and helpful. I wish there was more variety to eat for vegetables, however we have constant snacks that are great and change every week.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Risen Son Christian Village
1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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The community has 4 plexus units and is very roomy. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience. There are activities to participate in and everything is kept neat and clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Risen Son Christian Village, we care about you, your family and your future. Think of us as a "one-stop" retirement community. We offer spacious independent living options and wonderful amenities, as well as several levels of additional care when a resident's needs may change. Our highly...
Photo of Greenfield Manor
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Greenfield Manor is in a smaller town and it is a smaller facility and I think those do better than some of the larger facilities. I thought they did a very good job. My sister did not agree with some of...
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.
Welcome to Greenfield Assisted Living Community. Greenfield is the premier assisted living community of Adair County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of...
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My dad ended up doing the process of finding his own facility before I was aware of it. The facility is meeting his needs.
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.
CAMELOT VILLAGE is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is made up of units including 29 one-bedroom and 7 efficiency apartments. Four of these units are designed specifically for physically handicapped persons. Apartment amenities include a shower with tub, safety rails in bathroom, electric...
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My wife and I are very pleased with the place. We like the location, it is near a park, a fire station for emergencies and the other residents are friendly. I should add that the facility has been sold to...
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.
Tregaron Senior Residences is a 55 or better independent living, tax credit community that accepts Section 8 vouchers. This community has 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that feature a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, washer and dryer hook ups and central A/C. Don't fret about rising energy...
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I have lived here for 8 mos. I as amazed when I first saw my appartment. It appeared t have been completely remodled. Everything was completely clean, fresh and absolutely new looking. the tenants are very...
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.
Mission House Vue Apartments is a senior apartment community for people who are age 62 and over and for the disabled under age 62. The apartments are 1 bedroom units with income based rent. The property has an elevator and secured entrance with inside laundry, mail boxes and garbage...
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: 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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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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 Griswold Assisted Living
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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Everything about our experiance with this care giver was great. Staff, kitchen, room and all were the best.
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.
Vintage Park is committed to providing a lifestyle of dignity, privacy, and choice; to offer a safe, secure, homelike environment-to help fill the needs of our area residents through a supportive team approach.Vintage Park Apartments is designed to meet the desires of each tenant by considering...
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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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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Cost of independent living in Bethesda, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bethesda is $2,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanton, IA with an average of $2,449 per month.

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

Bethesda, IA
$2,571/mo
$4,466/mo
$3,000/mo

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

Bethesda, IA
$2,571/mo
$3,190/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$3,666/mo
Independent Living
$2,571/mo

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

Studio
$4,639/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,164/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Bethesda

Recent reviews for independent living in Bethesda

Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Bristol Manor of Maryville

5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Bethesda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethesda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethesda, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.2%
Vegetarian
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16%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethesda 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 Bethesda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethesda, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
16%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethesda 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 Bethesda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethesda, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
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