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The cost of independent living in Elwood is about $2,776 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 192 options. Read 1016 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
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
At the Brookside Apartments you'll find 76 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Davenport, Brookside has convenient proximity to Quad City attractions and amenities. Whether it is social connection, prime location,...
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It's very nice. It's also very affordable. The person that works there is pretty friendly. So far there have been no major concerns. She is pretty happy with it.
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.
At Brookside Apartments II you'll find 76 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Davenport, Brookside has convenient proximity to Quad City attractions and amenities. Whether it is social connection, prime location,...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Luther Towers is a bit of nature in the city. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with easy access to area shops, banks and clinics. This community has planned social activities and a service coordinator to assist with individual needs. In addition the apartment community is a...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Spring Village is an affordable apartment community located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Davenport. Come and enjoy the great benefits of living here. Spring Village is close to grocery shopping, clinics and banks, and has planned social activities, on-site...
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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.
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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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I’ve been at The Jackson Renaissance for about a month now, and so far, I’m very pleased. The apartment itself is just wonderful, I’m very happy. It’s a two bedroom plan with washer and dryer in unit,...
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.
The Jackson RenaissanceThe Jackson Renaissance is located in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa one of the largest cities along the Mississippi. The city is full of activities and events providing opportunities for senior to enjoy their surroundings. The Jackson Renaissance is an ideal living...
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Everything here has been excellent. I’m actually kind of jealous of my Aunt’s apartment. It has high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and a washer and dryer in the unit. The cable and the internet are bundled...
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.
The Taylor RenaissanceThe Taylor Renaissance is a gorgeous senior apartment complex located in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. With a vibrant city life, and a secure building, The Taylor Renaissance is an excellent choice for your new home. Davenport is a busy but friendly city that is always...
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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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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.
Located in the vibrant Quad Cities, The Suites of Bettendorf is conveniently located at 2592 Middle Road, near the intersection of Middle Road & Spruce Hills Dr. It’s walkability to nearby amenities makes this the perfect place to call home.A thoughtfully designed, 3-story building is...
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.
Marycrest Senior Housing is located in Davenport, Iowa. With a population of about 150,000 people, Davenport is the largest city found along the Mississippi river in Scott County and boasts a vibrant and bustling community. Davenport offers historic riverboat cruises, the Quad City Symphony, a...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Enjoy the perks of living at Spruce Hills Village. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet conveniently located near shopping and clinics. This one bedroom apartment community has renovated apartments, planned social activities, on-site library, indoor mail...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Welcome to Luther Manor! Located just steps from shopping and banking. This one bedroom apartment community is a meal site location. Enjoy social activities and exercise classes in the community room, as well as convenient city bus service and on-site beauty/barber shop....
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ When maintaining an independent lifestyle is important, consider Luther Heights. Located just steps from shopping and banking, this one bedroom apartment community is also a meal site location. Luther Heights has an on-site beauty salon, laundry facilities, many planned...
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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Luther Knoll is an "independent lifestyle" low-income (subsidized) senior community, meaning that there are income and equity requirements. Such are beyond the scope of this review. The minimum age to be...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Luther Knoll, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one bedroom apartments that are designed for carefree living with features like generous closet space, walk-in showers and paid utilities including central air. This apartment community offers elevator service,...
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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.
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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.
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.
St. Katherine's Apartments is a senior housing community located in beautiful Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Our peaceful neighborhood is located near the Mississippi River and is surrounded by at least four picturesque parks. Situated between Chicago and Des Moines, Davenport is a convenient...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Elwood, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $2,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calamus, IA with an average of $2,346 per month.

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

Elwood, IA
$2,776/mo
$2,640/mo

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

Elwood, IA
$2,776/mo
$3,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,330/mo
Independent Living
$2,776/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,915/mo
Studio
$4,952/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,334/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,098/mo

Senior living costs in Elwood 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: Elwood, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElwood, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,776/mo$3,271/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,313/mo$4,482/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,330/mo$4,487/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Elwood, IA:$2,776/mo
Iowa:$3,271/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Elwood, IA:$4,313/mo
Iowa:$4,482/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Elwood, IA:$4,330/mo
Iowa:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Elwood, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elwood 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
Elwood, IA$3,160/mo$2,856/mo+10.6%
Iowa$2,681/mo$2,601/mo+3.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Elwood, IA
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,681/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Elwood

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Legacy Pointe, the ambassadors are praised for their assistance and support to new residents, while the dining room staff are commended for their alertness to residents' well-being. At Boy ...
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Wide range of activities. Reviews highlight the diversity of activities offered by communities, with families expressing their satisfaction at facilities like Holiday Palmer Hills, Oak Park Place - Dubuque, and Walden Place Senior Living, where residents can participate in games, religious services, movie nights, a ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors in residents' experiences, with reviews for communities such as Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, and Holiday Palmer Hills mentioning the attention given to maintaining both private apartments and common areas. ...
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Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Several reviews mention the comfort and size of the living spaces at their communities, such as Legacy Pointe, Oak Park Place - Dubuque, and Holiday Palmer Hills, where residents enjoy the ample room and storage options.
High-quality dining experiences. Meals play a significant role in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. Families appreciate the variety and quality of the food at facilities like Boyson Heights Senior Living, The Fountains, and Walden Place Senior Living.
Supportive and inclusive communities. Community is a crucial aspect of the senior living experience for many residents. Reviews for Legacy Pointe, Walden Place Senior Living, and Boyson Heights Senior Living echo the importance of the social connections and sense of belonging that are fostered within these communities.
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Elwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwood, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwood, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Holiday Palmer Hills, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elwood, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 192 independent living facilities near Elwood, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Elwood, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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