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The cost of independent living in Fredsville is about $3,020 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 83 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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Photo of CedarStone Senior Living
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It is a beautiful facility with great food and friendly staff. My mom was in memory care with dementia She died after a fall and broke her hip. It was because she could not remember she couldn't walk. Her...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, CedarStone Senior Living, immerses residents in breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality and complete comfort. It’s a change we think you’ll find refreshingly unexpected.
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2020 Floor plans available
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I rate Mallard Point as a 5 in all categories. Great place! Administration and staff are very supportive and care about their residents. Yes, we would recommend the Mallard Point Senior Living community to...
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.
Mallard Point Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Conveniently situated near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Mallard Point offers something for everyone. And we're just minutes from shopping, golf and the Isle of Capri Casino. You'll love coming home to...
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This may not be the place for everyone, but it’s the place for me. I’m kind of introverted, so I wouldn’t like a place that is always in your face with activities. There’s things that you are encouraged to...
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.
Welcome to Cedar Falls’ Newest Independent Living CommunityBeautifully reimagined from a landmark 1958 hotel, our community blends historic charm with modern comfort—revived and designed just for you. Here, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with amenities that make each day feel effortless and...
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Fredsville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Fredsville is $3,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Falls, IA with an average of $2,934 per month.

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

Fredsville, IA
$3,020/mo
$3,378/mo

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

Fredsville, IA
$3,020/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,053/mo
Independent Living
$3,020/mo

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

Studio
$5,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,372/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,213/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Fredsville 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: Fredsville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFredsville, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,020/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,053/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,053/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Fredsville, IA:$3,020/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Fredsville, IA:$4,053/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Fredsville, IA:$4,053/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Fredsville, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fredsville 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
Fredsville, IA$2,395/mo$2,454/mo-2.4%
Iowa$2,697/mo$2,488/mo+8.4%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Fredsville, IA
2024 average cost:$2,395/mo
2023 average cost:$2,454/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,697/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Fredsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Fredsville

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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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

5.0
They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies and bring them along with her.

Residences at University Heights in Cedar Falls, IA

4.8
I am one of the first to occupy this new residence. I have had all my needs met and expectations exceeded. The manager “[name removed] ” has done an exceptional job/service. Anytime I need assistance she is always happy to help. She has taken me to the store if I needed anything or just to let ...
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Fredsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fredsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fredsville, 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 Fredsville 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 Fredsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fredsville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fredsville 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 Fredsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fredsville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fredsville 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 Fredsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fredsville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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CedarStone Senior Living, Mallard Point Senior Living and Residences at University Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fredsville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Fredsville, Iowa. See the full list.
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