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The cost of independent living in Delaware County is about $2,902 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 140 options. Read 540 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 Trinity Place
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: 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: 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.
At Applewood 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents enjoy catered meals as well as...
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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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The personnel at Terrace Glen Village not only provide the residents with food and shelter but it is the manner in which it is given that is significant. Personal make an effort to know each other residents...
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: 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
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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 Diamond Senior Apartments
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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Very clean apartment. Kathy in the office is great to work with. Other residents seen friendly and willing to help others. Nice neighborhood. Highly recommended.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Oak Village offers a relaxed lifestyle yet is situated near downtown, shopping, restaurants, library and other conveniences. An on-site beauty/barber shop is available as are laundry facilities, a community room and patio area for your enjoyment. Utilities are included....
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Photo of Valley Apartments
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Valley Apartments is nestled in the beautiful Mississippi River valley, close to natural areas and outdoor activities. Capture the special small town feeling at this one-bedroom apartment community. Enjoy the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry facilities and...
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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.
At The Woodlands, you’ll find 42 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, the Woodlands has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities. Residents enjoy monthly catered meals as well as...
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My husband and I have lived here more than 5 years. We are very pleased with the "place" and the service here. The location within the city of CR is convenient. Our family is very pleased with our choice.
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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My Mom has had a wonderful experience with Hilltop Manor. The residents are very nice and the place is very clean and neat. The office manager is very helpful and friendly. It would be nice if they had...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Friendly neighbors are always included at Hilltop Manor. Just around the corner from Lindale Mall and located on the bus line, Hilltop is convenient to everything. Spacious one bedroom apartments (with utilities included) are complimented by comfortable common areas,...
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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 The Rose of Dubuque
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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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Photo of Applewood III
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.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...
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.
At Applewood II 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units for those 55 and better. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents...
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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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Photo of St. Mary's Apartments
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Westover Manor is centrally located in a beautiful part of southeast Cedar Rapids, shaded by trees, occupied with wildlife and is close to a shopping and dining district. Westover Manor offers a variety of activities such as bingo, cards, senior friendly exercises, sewing, potlucks and occasional...
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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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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.
Photo of Broadway Community Living Home
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 Delaware County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Delaware County is $2,902 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Vienna, IA with an average of $2,191 per month.

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

Delaware County, IA
$2,902/mo
$3,011/mo
$3,190/mo

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

Delaware County, IA
$2,902/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,105/mo
Independent Living
$2,902/mo

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

Studio
$5,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,247/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,353/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware 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: Delaware County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,902/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,088/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,105/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Delaware County, IA:$2,902/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware County, IA:$4,088/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Delaware County, IA:$4,105/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Delaware County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Delaware 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
Delaware County, IA$4,476/mo$3,974/mo+12.6%
Iowa$2,488/mo$2,298/mo+8.3%
National$3,044/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
Delaware County, IA
2024 average cost:$4,476/mo
2023 average cost:$3,974/mo
Percent change:+12.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,488/mo
2023 average cost:$2,298/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Delaware County

Recent reviews for independent living in Delaware County

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Delaware County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware 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 Delaware County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware 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 Delaware County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
46.4%
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Pennington Square Assisted Living, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Delaware County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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