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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dows, IA
The cost of independent living in Dows is about $3,567 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 82 options. Read 265 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa Falls, Eagle Grove and Webster City.
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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.
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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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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.
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.
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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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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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+At Grant Village, you can't help but feel at home in these spacious one-bedroom apartments that were especially designed for seniors. This newly remodeled community is situated in a park-like setting with expansive green space and mature trees in a quiet residential...
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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.
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
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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: 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.
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.
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: 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, 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.
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.
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: 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 Dows, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dows is $3,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coulter, IA with an average of $2,513 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dows, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dows
Recent reviews for independent living in Dows
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA
5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA
5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Dows independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dows independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dows, 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 Dows 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 Dows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dows, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.9%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dows 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 Dows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dows, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dows 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 Dows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dows, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.7%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
15.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
TimberCrest at Glen Oaks, Independence Village of Ames and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dows, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 82 independent living facilities near Dows, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dows, Iowa are TimberCrest at Glen Oaks and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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