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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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My Husband had passed away and my family wanted me to be where I could interact with others. I really believe God led me here as every where we looked was no vacancy, one facility said try Irving Point I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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The facility was good, the food was very good and they offered a good variety. The rooms were average size and were enough for him. It's a small facility and he received more attention. I would...
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.
Asbury house is independent living, for seniors 50 years plus. We have fourteen apartments, which very in square footage. We have one-bedroom apartments, single efficiency, double efficiency and several suites. All the apartments are located on the first floor, all apartments have a full bath,...
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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 one of Iowa’s fastest growing counties, The Estates of North Liberty will be conveniently located at 175 S. Jones Blvd. This patio-home cooperative will sit on 8 acres and include 30 individual homes meeting the Universal Design concept. Also, inside this private, gated community...
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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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Photo of Liberty Village
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.
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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.
Our Story….In 1887, Cedar Rapids widow, Catherine Hinkley, knocked on the door of her neighbor, Elsie Stewart, and asked if she could live with them. She was not looking for a handout, she offered to pay them $1 per week for her room and board. Soon others came to the Stewarts’ door with...
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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 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
$3,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/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$3,272/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$4,313/mo$4,483/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,330/mo$4,488/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Elwood, IA:$2,776/mo
Iowa:$3,272/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Elwood, IA:$4,313/mo
Iowa:$4,483/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Elwood, IA:$4,330/mo
Iowa:$4,488/mo
U.S.:$4,957/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%
17.2%
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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
22.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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