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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Iowa is $2,925, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Hardin County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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...
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 mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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.
Senior Living 55 and BetterHotel President Apartments is a senior 55+ community located in downtown Waterloo, Iowa. Hotel President is a nine story historical building built in 1929 and offers affordable studio and one bedroom apartments. Features include a community room with a small library,...
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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.
Welcome to Newton Place Apartments! This beautiful, brand new community features spacious two-bedroom apartments homes designed exclusively for residents 62 and over. All homes include modern amenities at an affordable price: gourmet kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, full-size washer &...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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.
CommonBond builds stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. The Tallcorn has 49 affordable unique 1 & 2 bedroom urban loft style apartments. (minimum & maximum income qualifications apply)
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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.
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.
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hardin County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $2,925 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Independent living costs in Hardin County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,262/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Hardin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hardin County

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

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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

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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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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

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The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Hardin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hardin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hardin County, 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 Hardin County 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 Hardin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hardin County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Hardin County 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 Hardin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hardin County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
14.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hardin County 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 Hardin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hardin County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.9%
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