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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellsworth, IA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Iowa is $2,925, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Ellsworth area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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A few months ago I was looking for a home where I would feel safe, have plenty of room with lots of light, quiet, beautiful views, secured underground parking, easy access to my church & shopping, also in my...
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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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.
Ligutti TowerLigutti Tower is located in Des Moines, the capital city of the state of Iowa. The most populous city of the state, it is also the county seat of Polk County. You will find Ligutti Tower in the heart of downtown, close to fantastic dining, theaters, shopping, transportation and more....
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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.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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.
Elsie Mason Manor is a senior housing community that is located in the city of Des Moines Iowa. Our community is located in Polk County, which is an urban county. That is a beautiful city that is ideal for a getaway for the family and friends of the residents in our community. There are many...
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Cost of independent living in Ellsworth, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $2,925 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Ellsworth

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellsworth

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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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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Ellsworth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellsworth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellsworth, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellsworth, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
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StoryPoint Ankeny, Woodlands Creek Senior Living and Attivo Trail Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellsworth, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Ellsworth, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ellsworth, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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