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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Farson, IA
The cost of independent living in Farson is about $4,156 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 188 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 Fairfield, Oskaloosa and Ottumwa.
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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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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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.
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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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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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.
The Estates of Pella is a Vintage Cooperative Community that offers 22 thoughtfully designed individual homes perfectly located in the heart of Bos Landen Golf Course. This community will feature a private entrance, clubhouse for entertaining, fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor pool, and...
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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.
Centerville Senior Lofts is a beautiful 55+ community that is completely smoke-free and pet-friendly. Apartments are spacious and feature open, gourmet kitchens complete with an island, central air-conditioning, laundry room, and lots of closet space. All appliances are energy-efficient to match...
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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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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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.
Cost of independent living in Farson, IA
The average cost of senior living in Farson is $4,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harper, IA with an average of $3,384 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Farson
Recent reviews for independent living in Farson
Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Windsor Manor Grinnell
5.0
We moved my mother-in-law to Windsor Manor two weeks ago and both she and her family are happy with every aspect of the place.
Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA
4.9
They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be.
They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things. Communication between the community and myself is pretty good, they usually contact me with any ...
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Farson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farson, 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 Farson 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 Farson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farson, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
4.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Farson 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 Farson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farson, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farson 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 Farson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.5%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Homestead of Oskaloosa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Farson, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Farson, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Farson, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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