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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Guthrie Center, IA
The cost of independent living in Guthrie Center is about $3,052 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 166 options. Read 1074 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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9.6
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13 reviews
Retiring and moving halfway across the United States was not an easy move, but once here at Attivo Trail life fell into place. The staff is very attentive and responsive to questions and concerns. The...
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.
?Attivo Trail is an active living community designed with our residents in mind. We provide spacious and modern apartments for active adults over the age of 55 who want to embrace the greater things in life. Come home to a lifestyle that promotes stress-free, fun, and laidback living so that you...
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9.5
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142 reviews
[name removed] out director really cares about everyone here at Independence Village of Waukee. All the staff are Great! This is as good as it can get.
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.
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...
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9.5
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6 reviews
This amazing senior residence was an awesome find for my dad and his companion. The complex itself is beautifully designed and built to be attractive, warm, welcoming, and ever so pleasing for residents and...
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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9.5
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59 reviews
For us the location is right in center of family and friends. Meals are served 7 days. The place is just newly remodeled. They take pride in how they present Illahee Hills.
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.
Illahee Hills is a senior living community here in Urbandale that is kind of a hidden gem. We are located atop a hill in a quiet residential neighborhood. We have been here more than 25 years, and have employees that have been with us since we opened! Within walking distance we have a large...
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9.5
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82 reviews
I would say the staff is super friendly, but there's been quite a bit of turnover since we've arrived. The meals are not what we were promised, but Mom says they're slowly getting better.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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9.5
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88 reviews
Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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9.2
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6 reviews
Meadowview Johnston is obviously a beautiful facility. Of far greater importance however is the atmosphere within. From the moment one enters, one senses of feeling of warmth and friendliness, an atmosphere...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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9.2
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5 reviews
What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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9.2
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23 reviews
The staff has been so caring. Everyone, from the director to the housekeeping staff are consistently kind and friendly with each resident. They recently hired a new activity director, so I'm hoping that part...
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.
Here at MorningStar Senior Living Community,our reputation of excellence and authenticity sets us above the rest. We pride ourselves on our ability to incorporate faith in our everyday responsibilities. We offer 56 Assisted Living Suites and 29 Memory Care suites. We are located in a prime spot...
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9.1
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26 reviews
Friendly, courteous, thoughtful, very caring, ready to help in any situation, and meals tasty and fitting of all diets. We picked this community because of the staff, location, and reviews from people.
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.
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
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9.1
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32 reviews
Extremely helpful in getting my 103 yr. old mother get settled. They go out of their way . Staff and residents are SO friendly. Beautiful inside and out. Not so overpowering as some facilities are. I...
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.
Edencrest at Beaverdale is professionally managed by Jaybird Senior Living. Built by Hubbell Realty Company in 2017 in the heart of Beaverdale, we are committed to providing Red Carpet service for everyone who lives, works, and visits Beaverdale. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of...
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9.0
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7 reviews
5 for all of them :) We have had no complaints with Thomas Place at Waukee. All of my mom's needs/requests have been satisfactorily addressed. We would recommend this community to other families who may...
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.
Thomas Place at Waukee opened in March of 2011. We are a smoke free, pet free independent living apartment community. We offer many features in our building to help keep you independent such as indoor mailroom, indoor heated parking garage, exercise room, hair salon and more. Our grounds offer...
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9.0
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65 reviews
I have lived at Woodlands Creek Senior Living villas for five years, and I could not be happier with my choice. The location is perfect…close to the Greenbelt Trail for pleasant walks, with shopping and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, we offer 3 different levels of care to meet our residents wants and needs ranging from independent living to memory care. Independent Living Woodlands Creek Independent Living opened in 2005 and expanded in 2008. Our independent living setting...
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8.9
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13 reviews
I like the inside garage best., and I like the dinner meal least. Residents are like family and the Arbordale has personality. Love it here.
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 Arbordale is located in a beautiful, scenic setting in the heartof Urbandale. Surrounded by trees and abutting Walnut Creek, yetclose to area parks, recreation, shopping, dining, and medicalservices, The Arbordale offers everything you need to live life to the fullest.The Arbordale features a...
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8.7
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4 reviews
My aunt lived in another state. She is 91 years old . She was all alone in that state,independent ! She was found outside unconscious by the fire department and hospitalized for 7 days. She had not taken her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...
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8.7
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39 reviews
Very clean, all staff that we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The front office staff bent over backwards to help us at a very difficult time for our family. Seriously great staff.
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.
Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...
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8.6
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11 reviews
Choose this facility because it was a little smaller. My folks lived on a farm and then small town so a larger facility would be overwhelming. I think they try really hard but are short staffed like...
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.
Allen Place is a senior living community in Atlantic Iowa near the Nishna Hills Golf Club. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green rolling hills but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and our local farmers market. We also take regular visits to...
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8.6
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66 reviews
I would. The people who live there seem to be happy and have fun. The property is really nice and [names removed] have been very helpful on several occasions. I'd say it's nice. I wish Mom would do more....
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.
Beaverdale Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. What better place to make your home than in a happy, family-like community surrounded by all the things that make life rich. If you'd like to spend an afternoon out, you can travel a short ways toward...
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8.5
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8 reviews
They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...
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8.5
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2 reviews
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A...
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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8.4
Review score
33 reviews
My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a...
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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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8.3
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9 reviews
My Mother-in-law and Father-in-law lived at Holland Farms for over a year until they needed higher level of care than what they offer. my Mother-in-law loved the activities- her favorites were UNO and the...
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.
Holland Farms is Norwalk’s newest senior living community. We opened our doors in May 2021. We’re pleased to offer Carefree Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care all in one beautiful community. Located in Norwalk, IA, right next to Elizabeth Holland Park, Holland Farms provides easy access to...
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8.0
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2 reviews
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live...
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.
Spring Valley Campus Assisted LivingAssisted living at is finest! Enjoy beautiful living quarters, excellent dining options, a variety of activities, outdoor patio, and more. Truly relax and live worry free at Spring Valley assisted living campus - conveniently connected to Dallas County Hospital...
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8.0
Review score
24 reviews
Rolling Meadows gets 5 stars all around! The staff are all very approachable with any questions or concerns that we have had. The main things that stuck out about them over other places we initially...
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.
Swan Place is located in the picturesque small town of Carroll, Iowa. We are on the east end of town just one block south of Northeast Park. Our beautiful community evokes images of country living, with its large front porch and white picket fence in front. We have two enclosed courtyards where...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Guthrie Center, IA
The average cost of senior living in Guthrie Center is $3,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $1,894 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Guthrie Center
Recent reviews for independent living in Guthrie Center
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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in different communities, such as Attivo Trail Waukee and Holiday Illahee Hills. Residents and their families express gratitude for the long-term relationships they've built with staff members.
Varied activities for socializing. Many communities offer diverse activities that cater to residents' interests, ensuring everyone can find something enjoyable. For instance, residents at Independence Village of Waukee and Holiday Illahee Hills appreciate the wide range of activities, including movie nights, museum outings, g ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness in creating a comfortable living environment, with communities like Independence Village of Des Moines and Independence Village of Waukee often mentioned for their well-maintained facilities, including private rooms and communal ar ...
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Reasonable rent and value for cost. Value for cost is a significant consideration for many residents, and communities like Attivo Trail Waukee and Ramsey Village are recognized for offering reasonable rents and a good balance of services and amenities.
Safety and security. Safety is a top priority for many families and residents, and communities such as Holiday Illahee Hills and Glen Meadows Retirement are praised for their security measures, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their loved ones.
Flexible and accommodating community policies. Flexibility and accommodating policies are important to many residents and their families, enabling a smooth transition to the community. For example, Walnut Ridge and Independence Village of Des Moines have been recognized for their adaptive approaches to individual needs
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Guthrie Center independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guthrie Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guthrie Center, 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 Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Attivo Trail Waukee, Independence Village of Waukee and Glen Meadows Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Guthrie Center, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 166 independent living facilities near Guthrie Center, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Guthrie Center, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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