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The cost of independent living in Bussey is about $2,877 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options.

Read 500 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 Pella, Oskaloosa and Knoxville.

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Photo of 3801 Grand Retirement Campus
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I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...
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.
Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...
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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.
40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...
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Hi everyone ! I’m am writing this review because I am excited about my new home ! I have a very well maintained apartment with no electric bill. My old place was horrible [fee removed] dollar a month...
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.
Benton Place Apartments is an affordable and pleasant senior housing community located in the charming city of Albia in Monroe County, Iowa. Albia is a quiet but active community with friendly citizens. Albia hosts many different community events, such as shows and farmer's markets. Must-sees are...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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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The apartments are nice sized and clean. Staff is very caring. If it were not for the food service - it would be awesome. Get a real chef! It seems like all they do is reheat food and they don't seem to be...
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.
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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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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
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
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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.
The Estates of Pella is a Vintage Cooperative Community that offers 22 thoughtfully designed individual homes perfectly located in the heart of Bos Landen Golf Course. This community will feature a private entrance, clubhouse for entertaining, fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor pool, and...
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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, 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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Photo of Fair Haven East
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.
Photo of Hilltop Manor
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
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.
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.
Photo of Auburn Manor
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.
Photo of Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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.
Photo of The Kindred House of Ottumwa
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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.
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
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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: 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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Centerville Senior Lofts is a beautiful 55+ community that is completely smoke-free and pet-friendly. Apartments are spacious and feature open, gourmet kitchens complete with an island, central air-conditioning, laundry room, and lots of closet space. All appliances are energy-efficient to match...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Bussey, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bussey is $2,877 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, IA with an average of $2,636 per month.

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

Bussey, IA
$2,877/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,087/mo
Independent Living
$2,877/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,857/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,397/mo

Senior living costs in Bussey 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: Bussey, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBussey, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,877/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,552/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,087/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bussey, IA:$2,877/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bussey, IA:$5,552/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bussey, IA:$7,087/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bussey

Recent reviews for independent living in Bussey

The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Bussey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bussey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bussey, 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 Bussey 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 Bussey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bussey, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bussey 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 Bussey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bussey, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bussey 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 Bussey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bussey, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
47.6%
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