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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Burnside, IA

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The cost of independent living in Burnside is about $2,432 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options.

Read 403 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Webster City, Fort Dodge and Eagle Grove.

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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: 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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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.
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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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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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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it 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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Cost of independent living in Burnside, IA

The average cost of senior living in Burnside is $2,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lehigh, IA with an average of $2,432 per month.

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

Burnside, IA
$2,432/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,969/mo
Independent Living
$2,432/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,199/mo

Senior living costs in Burnside 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: Burnside, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBurnside, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,432/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,448/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,969/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Burnside, IA:$2,432/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Burnside, IA:$5,448/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Burnside, IA:$6,969/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Burnside

Recent reviews for independent living in Burnside

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Bickford of Ames

5.0
It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames to anyone I know!

Burnside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burnside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burnside, 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 Burnside 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 Burnside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burnside, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Burnside 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 Burnside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burnside, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Burnside 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 Burnside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Burnside, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.6%
47.6%
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StoryPoint Ankeny, Attivo Trail Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated independent living facilities near Burnside, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Burnside, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Burnside, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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