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The cost of independent living in Helena is about $3,231 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 142 options. Read 655 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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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.
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
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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: 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.
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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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, 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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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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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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...
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, 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.
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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
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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They explained the process and procedures.They communicate with me very well, I live out of state. [Removed] was great and understanding. She is in the...
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+ At Cedar Village, you can't help but feel at home. The spacious one-bedroom apartments, adjacent to a park, are especially designed for seniors. Conveniently located, this apartment community offers off street parking, laundry facilities, an on-site beauty/barber shop,...
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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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At Fox Meadow Apartments you’ll find 40 – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Fox Meadow offers a secure and serene environment. Residents of Fox Meadow enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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Very well maintained property located across from Super Target,WalMart, and Lindale Mall.Our one bedroom apartments are 640 sq ft and come with all appliances including dishwasher.All apartments have central air, and your own furnace and water heater.Your building has a community room with...
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Cost of independent living in Helena, IA

The average cost of senior living in Helena is $3,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $2,597 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helena, IA vs. nearby cities

Helena, IA
$3,231/mo
$3,228/mo
$3,454/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helena, IA vs. the state and national average

Helena, IA
$3,231/mo
$3,225/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helena vs. other types of senior living

$4,690/mo
Independent Living
$3,231/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Helena, IA by room type

Studio
$5,456/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,097/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,451/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,635/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Helena over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Helena

Recent reviews for independent living in Helena

Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

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I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Helena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena, 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 Helena 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 Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helena, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena 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 Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helena, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
43%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helena 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 Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helena, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.4%
46%
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Independence Village of Pella, Stirlingshire of Coralville and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Helena, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 142 independent living facilities near Helena, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Helena, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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