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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chickasaw County, IA

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The cost of independent living in Chickasaw County is about $3,532 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options. Read 230 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 Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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 Summit Heights Independent and Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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, 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.
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.
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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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 Chickasaw County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Chickasaw County is $3,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tripoli, IA with an average of $2,970 per month.

Independent living costs in Chickasaw County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Chickasaw County, IA
$3,532/mo

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

Chickasaw County, IA
$3,532/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Chickasaw County, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,263/mo
Independent Living
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Chickasaw County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,248/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,899/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Chickasaw County 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: Chickasaw County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChickasaw County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,532/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,263/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,263/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Chickasaw County, IA:$3,532/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Chickasaw County, IA:$4,263/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Chickasaw County, IA:$4,263/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Chickasaw County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chickasaw County 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
Chickasaw County, IA$2,395/mo$2,451/mo-2.3%
Iowa$2,661/mo$2,488/mo+7.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Chickasaw County, IA
2024 average cost:$2,395/mo
2023 average cost:$2,451/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Chickasaw County

Recent reviews for independent living in Chickasaw County

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Chickasaw County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chickasaw County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chickasaw County, 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 Chickasaw County 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 Chickasaw County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chickasaw County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chickasaw County 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 Chickasaw County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chickasaw County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chickasaw County 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 Chickasaw County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chickasaw County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
46.4%
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Whispering Willow, CedarStone Senior Living and Mallard Point Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chickasaw County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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