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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bridgewater, IA

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The cost of independent living in Bridgewater is about $3,285 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 254 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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Bridgewater Independent Living Facilities | 254 Reviews

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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: 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, 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.
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, 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.
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, 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: 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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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So far I'm pleased with this place. Everyone is very friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. It's a very pleasant place to live. The only complaint I have is that I've had a...
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.
Sugarcreek Senior ApartmentsSugarcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the lovely city of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee is a community full of activity and recreational opportunities. The numerous festivals and celebrations hosted each year will delight residents...
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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, 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.
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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Bridgewater, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bridgewater is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,227 per month.

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

Bridgewater, IA
$3,285/mo
$3,377/mo

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

Bridgewater, IA
$3,285/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,365/mo
Independent Living
$3,285/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$4,968/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,337/mo

Senior living costs in Bridgewater 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: Bridgewater, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBridgewater, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,285/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,365/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,365/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bridgewater, IA:$3,285/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bridgewater, IA:$4,365/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bridgewater, IA:$4,365/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Bridgewater, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bridgewater 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
Bridgewater, IA$2,105/mo$2,694/mo-21.9%
Iowa$2,652/mo$2,601/mo+2.0%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
Bridgewater, IA
2024 average cost:$2,105/mo
2023 average cost:$2,694/mo
Percent change:-21.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,652/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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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 Bridgewater

Recent reviews for independent living in Bridgewater

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!

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Alice Place Apartments in Waukee, IA

5.0
Nicely designed and decorated property has very liveable units and lots of amenities (library, TV/theater room, game room, exercise facility, lobby/lounge, public kitchen/meeting room. The social community is friendly and welcoming, with lots of activities and opportunities to interact and ...
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Bridgewater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bridgewater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bridgewater, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.4%
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