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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dickinson County, IA

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The cost of independent living in Dickinson County is about $2,959 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options.

Read 33 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 Spirit Lake, Spencer and Okoboji.

Dickinson County Independent Living Facilities | 33 Reviews

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Last Updated: 9/25/26
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Photo of Good Samaritan Society Windom
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 Good Samaritan Society-Windom
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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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 Ingleside Senior Living
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.
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Photo of Eventide Home
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, 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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-George
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Adrian Country Living Cottages
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: 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 Good Samaritan Society-St James
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Dickinson County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dickinson County is $2,959 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clay County, IA with an average of $2,619 per month.

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

Dickinson County, IA
$2,959/mo
$2,959/mo

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

Dickinson County, IA
$2,959/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,553/mo
Independent Living
$2,959/mo

Senior living costs in Dickinson 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: Dickinson County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDickinson County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,959/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,232/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,553/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dickinson County, IA:$2,959/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dickinson County, IA:$5,232/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dickinson County, IA:$6,553/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dickinson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dickinson County

Golden Horizons of Worthington

4.1
My mother lives in Golden Horizons Memory Care she has been there since it opened and loves it. RN [name removed]is very caring and helpful and concerned for the residents. Staff is caring to my mother. She has a lot of space to wander in the facility. It’s a beautiful facility very home like. ...
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Addington Place of Spirit Lake

4.5
Facility is very nice, kept clean. Majority of the staff is very accommodating, pleasant to speak with. They, like everyone else, sometimes were short staffed, at no fault to the facility. We really liked the private room setting for my Mom. Didn't feel like an 'institution' like some care ...
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The Gardens at Cherokee

5.0
Setting up a tour and a meeting to ask questions is a good starting place. We found the entire staff to be helpful and kind, they bent over backwards to meet needs. They helped my Dad feel safe and cared for, while also being supportive of his needs.

Dickinson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickinson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickinson County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
2.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickinson County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
38.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickinson County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
16.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
5.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.2%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Addington Place of Spirit Lake, The Gardens at Cherokee and Golden Horizons of Worthington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dickinson County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Dickinson County, Iowa. See the full list.
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