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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ferguson, IA

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The cost of independent living in Ferguson is about $3,598 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 139 options.

Read 1239 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Grinnell, Marshalltown and Newton.

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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.
55 + Community in Beaverdale!Gorgeous community and homes located in the best area of Des Moines!We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with all kitchen appliances included. ElevatorStackable Washer and dryer connections in most units.Community Room hosts many resident activities.Fitness space 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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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+ Capture the special small town feeling when you move into your one bedroom apartment home at Evans Village. Located on a quiet residential street, close to shopping and restaurants, this apartment community offers the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry...
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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+ An affordable apartment community located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Des Moines. Each apartment home features generous closet space, great views, plus all utilities and air conditioning are included. Southridge Village is within blocks of shopping, a regional mall and a...
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My mom has been thrilled with the staff and all of the social activities! She's made many new friends and enjoys her time there.
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+ Southridge Village II, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, is convenient to grocery shopping, and within blocks of a regional mall and a local pharmacy. Enjoy your independence in a great apartment home that includes utilities, plus air conditioning, generous closet space and...
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.
Cummins Village is nestled away from the hectic mainstream on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just minutes away from all your needs. We offer spacious one-bedroom apartments designed for comfortably accommodating those who are 55+. Income restrictions do apply.Apartments are approximately 562 sq.ft.,...
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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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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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
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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.
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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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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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...
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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 Ferguson, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ferguson is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gladbrook, IA with an average of $2,310 per month.

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

Ferguson, IA
$3,598/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,061/mo
Independent Living
$3,598/mo

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

Studio
$3,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,192/mo

Senior living costs in Ferguson 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: Ferguson, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerguson, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,598/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,646/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ferguson, IA:$3,598/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ferguson, IA:$5,646/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ferguson, IA:$7,061/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ferguson

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferguson

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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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Ferguson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferguson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferguson, 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 Ferguson 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 Ferguson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferguson, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferguson 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 Ferguson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferguson, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
20.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferguson 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 Ferguson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferguson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.7%
47.6%
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Independence Village of Pella, StoryPoint Ankeny and Attivo Trail Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ferguson, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 139 independent living facilities near Ferguson, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ferguson, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and StoryPoint Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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