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The cost of independent living in Colfax is about $3,227 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 196 options.

Read 1609 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 Des Moines, Ankeny and Altoona.

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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.
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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.
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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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A few months ago I was looking for a home where I would feel safe, have plenty of room with lots of light, quiet, beautiful views, secured underground parking, easy access to my church & shopping, also in my...
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.
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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, 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: 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.
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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, 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.
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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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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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: 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: 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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you are looking for a senior apartment for yourself or an elderly loved one, look no further. McCord Manor is sure to meet the needs of all seniors who are looking for a bit of assistance, if any, while still maintaining their independence. They have many amenities to help ensure that all...
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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.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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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
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Colfax, IA

The average cost of senior living in Colfax is $3,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasantville, IA with an average of $2,588 per month.

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

Colfax, IA
$3,227/mo
$2,858/mo

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

Colfax, IA
$3,227/mo
$3,299/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$4,141/mo
Independent Living
$3,227/mo

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

Studio
$3,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,911/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,629/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,030/mo

Senior living costs in Colfax 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: Colfax, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColfax, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,227/mo$3,299/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$4,141/mo$4,541/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$4,141/mo$4,546/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Colfax, IA:$3,227/mo
Iowa:$3,299/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Colfax, IA:$4,141/mo
Iowa:$4,541/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Colfax, IA:$4,141/mo
Iowa:$4,546/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
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Independent living costs in Colfax, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colfax 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
Colfax, IA$2,311/mo$2,690/mo-14.1%
Iowa$2,262/mo$2,258/mo+0.2%
National$2,795/mo$2,794/mo+0.0%
Colfax, IA
2024 average cost:$2,311/mo
2023 average cost:$2,690/mo
Percent change:-14.1%
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2024 average cost:$2,262/mo
2023 average cost:$2,258/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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2024 average cost:$2,795/mo
2023 average cost:$2,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Colfax

Recent reviews for independent living in Colfax

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

4.5
The Lodge is a friendly atmosphere all the units are different You design what you want nice wooded setting Does not have apartment feeling more homelike would definitely recommend the Lodge

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.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Colfax independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colfax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colfax, 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 Colfax 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 Colfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colfax, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.7%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Colfax 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 Colfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colfax, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colfax 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 Colfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colfax, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, StoryPoint Ankeny and Woodlands Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colfax, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 196 independent living facilities near Colfax, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Colfax, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and StoryPoint Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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