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The cost of independent living in Gosport is about $3,261 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 179 options. Read 1373 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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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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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.,...
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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...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Virginia Park Apartments is a lovely, contemporary two-story building surrounded by a spacious, open lawn, which boasts mature trees and colorful flower gardens. This community is located just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Within walking distance is a grocery store and convenience store. The...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Quiet Retirement Community for residents 55 and older.One and two bedroom spacious apartments. Safe, Fenced, well lite property. All Units come with Garage & Storage unit with all utilities included except electricity!
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So far I'm completely pleased with everything here, I'd give them top marks across the board. It's a nice looking place, they keep it very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It's a good environment, and...
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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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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 husband and I have lived here for over three and a half years. We have a very clean and comfortable surroundings. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure The Village stay safe and clean.
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Shelly Rose Estates is a high-quality senior housing community located in the Midwestern city of Des Moines, Polk County, Ohio. Des Moines offers many opportunities to experience cultural activities and events, such as attending the Des Moines Symphony and visiting the many local art galleries...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the heart of the East Village, Prime Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 44-bed skilled facility with views of the Des Moines skyline, capital and our private courtyard. We offer private and semi-private rooms with each room averaging 200 square feet. We have nursing staff onsite 24/7...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
Elsie Mason Manor is a senior housing community that is located in the city of Des Moines Iowa. Our community is located in Polk County, which is an urban county. That is a beautiful city that is ideal for a getaway for the family and friends of the residents in our community. There are many...
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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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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.
Ligutti TowerLigutti Tower is located in Des Moines, the capital city of the state of Iowa. The most populous city of the state, it is also the county seat of Polk County. You will find Ligutti Tower in the heart of downtown, close to fantastic dining, theaters, shopping, transportation and more....
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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gosport, IA

The average cost of senior living in Gosport is $3,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,502 per month.

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

Gosport, IA
$3,261/mo
$3,281/mo

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

Gosport, IA
$3,261/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,568/mo
Independent Living
$3,261/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,223/mo
Studio
$5,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,851/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,369/mo

Senior living costs in Gosport 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: Gosport, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGosport, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,261/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,372/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,568/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Gosport, IA:$3,261/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Gosport, IA:$5,372/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Gosport, IA:$5,568/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Gosport, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gosport 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
Gosport, IA$2,409/mo$2,629/mo-8.4%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gosport, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,661/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gosport

Recent reviews for independent living in Gosport

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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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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Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the friendliness and kindness of the staff at various communities, such as Copper Shores Village, Walnut Ridge, and Holiday Illahee Hills. The staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcomed and valued.
Variety of activities and opportunities. Residents in several communities, like Independence Village of Pella, Attivo Trail Waukee, and Holiday Illahee Hills, appreciate the wide range of activities offered, from social events and exercise classes to hobbies and outings, keeping them engaged and busy.
Thoughtful and accommodating apartment design. Reviews from Independence Village of Des Moines, Ramsey Village, and Edencrest at The Tuscany highlight the importance of apartment design, with residents praising the thoughtful layouts, convenient amenities, and accommodations for personal comfort.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Community maintenance is a priority at communities like Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Edencrest at Timberline, where residents consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of both the interior spaces and outdoor areas.
Delicious and diverse meal options. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Reviews from Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Pella, and Holiday Illahee Hills highlight the quality and variety of meals offered, accommodating individual preferences and dietary r ...
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Community safety and security. Reviews from Independence Village of Waukee, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Independence Village of Pella emphasize the importance of feeling safe and secure in their living environment, with communities offering security measures, emergency response systems, and peace of mind.
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Gosport independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gosport independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gosport, 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 Gosport 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 Gosport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gosport, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gosport 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 Gosport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gosport, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gosport 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 Gosport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gosport, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, Independence Village of Pella and CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gosport, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 179 independent living facilities near Gosport, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gosport, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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