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The cost of independent living in Eleanor is about $3,378 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 289 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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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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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...
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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.
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: 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: 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
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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, 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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
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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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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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At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents 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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Eleanor, IA

The average cost of senior living in Eleanor is $3,378 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Falls, IA with an average of $2,934 per month.

Independent living costs in Eleanor, IA, vs. nearby cities

Eleanor, IA
$3,378/mo
$3,421/mo

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

Eleanor, IA
$3,378/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Eleanor, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,706/mo
Independent Living
$3,378/mo

Independent living costs in Eleanor, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,251/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,543/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,014/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Eleanor 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: Eleanor, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEleanor, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,378/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,706/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,706/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Eleanor, IA:$3,378/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Eleanor, IA:$4,706/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Eleanor, IA:$4,706/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Eleanor, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eleanor 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
Eleanor, IA$2,369/mo$2,451/mo-3.4%
Iowa$2,661/mo$2,488/mo+7.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Eleanor, IA
2024 average cost:$2,369/mo
2023 average cost:$2,451/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Eleanor

Recent reviews for independent living in Eleanor

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

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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Arlington Place at Oelwein

4.0
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 longer drive. The townhouse at Arlington Place fit the bill. They are independent but it ...
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Eleanor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eleanor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eleanor, 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 Eleanor 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 Eleanor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eleanor, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Eleanor 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 Eleanor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eleanor, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eleanor 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 Eleanor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eleanor, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
46.4%
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