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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cranston, IA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Iowa is $2,925, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cranston area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Pearl city was very welcoming they took very good care of my dad, the staff was always very friendly and attentive! Food was amazing. Only thing that maybe needed attention was housekeeping if the apartments...
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.
Pearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging residents to bring personal...
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3.0
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Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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: 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.
Income based housing for the elderly may trigger visions of run down properties and poor living conditions but this definitely does not describe the Muscatine Tower Apartments, which is located in Muscatine, IA and run by the Seldin Company. This river front property has spacious apartments that...
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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Cost of independent living in Cranston, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $2,925 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Cranston

Recent reviews for independent living in Cranston

Bickford of Iowa City

4.9
I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.

Regency Heights in Iowa City, IA

4.0
Mom is doing very well here she has settled in nicely. She has wonderful friendly neighbors. Her apartment is good she has washer dryer inside her apartment which is wonderful. The staff is friendly and nice. The community itself does not offer any sort of activities but the residents make their ...
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Walden Place Senior Living in Iowa City, IA

5.0
The staff is warm an welcoming an remember your name. The food is great. My father loves his studio...so glad we found this place. [name removed] was so helpful.

Cranston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cranston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cranston, 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 Cranston 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 Cranston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cranston, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cranston 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 Cranston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cranston, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
38%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cranston 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 Cranston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cranston, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47.5%
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Pearl City Place, Addington Place of Muscatine and Lutheran Living Senior Campus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cranston, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Cranston, Iowa. See the full list.
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