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The cost of independent living in Donnelley is about $3,401 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 118 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 Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
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Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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Staff members greeted me with a hello and eye contact. Offered much assistance and was extremely supportive. This facility is breath taking and so top notch.
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 Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Donnelley, IA

The average cost of senior living in Donnelley is $3,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,481 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donnelley, IA vs. nearby cities

Donnelley, IA
$3,401/mo
$3,237/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donnelley, IA vs. the state and national average

Donnelley, IA
$3,401/mo
$3,219/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donnelley vs. other types of senior living

$4,948/mo
Independent Living
$3,401/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Donnelley, IA by room type

Studio
$6,790/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,407/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Donnelley

Recent reviews for independent living in Donnelley

Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Vintage Hills of Indianola

4.8
We wanted to find a memory care facility that was near us and allowed cats. Moving our loved one to a memory care facility was stressful enough for him and we knew if we also took away his cat, it would be detrimental to his overall mental health. The staff at Vintage Hills have been wonderful ...
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Addington Place of Des Moines

4.4
My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a registered nurse there during the day on weekdays.

Donnelley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donnelley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donnelley, 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 Donnelley 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 Donnelley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donnelley, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Donnelley 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 Donnelley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donnelley, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donnelley 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 Donnelley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donnelley, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.7%
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There are 8 independent living facilities near Donnelley, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Donnelley, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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