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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Doris, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Doris area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Doris. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Doris, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no...
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.
Arlington Place at Oelwein is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers Independent Living Townhomes, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. Positioned on the West side of Oelwein near secluded woodlands and peaceful residential neighborhoods. Arlington Place has been providing...
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It is very cost-effective. They take good care of my mom. They are very involved with her. They have two sized rooms. My mom has the smaller one which is enough room for her, she spends most of her time out...
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.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at 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
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Doris, IA
The average cost of senior living in Doris is $3,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $2,457 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Doris, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Doris, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Doris
Recent reviews for independent living in Doris
Arlington Place at Oelwein
4.9
A parent has been a resident here for over 1 year and I couldn't be happier with the place. It is a safe and beautiful facility with caring and competent staff. The family feels supported and informed, and included in decision making. There are constant opportunities for activities to enrich ...
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Prairie Hills at Independence
3.5
My Dad loves it here. It is a nice place. The staff are friendly and they take care of everything he needs.
Doris independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doris, 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 Doris 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 Doris partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doris, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Doris 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 Doris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doris, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doris 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 Doris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doris, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.2%
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Arlington Place at Oelwein, Prairie Hills at Independence and Parkview Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Doris, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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