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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hesper, IA
The cost of independent living in Hesper is about $3,803 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options. Read 90 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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8.9
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5 reviews
Great rehab team and nurses. Well ran facility and good management. Food was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt well cared for and my health needs were met. No concerns or issues. Would stay...
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.
Benedictine Living Community–La Crosse is a faith-based senior care community nestled on the bank of the Mississippi River. Our mission is to provide caring support that enables those we serve to live fully and live well. At Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse, you or your loved one will...
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Our father needed more assistance in his day to day life. He was living in Iowa and choosing Harmony Place meant he would be closer to family. It was a lot of work getting him into a different state but 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.
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6 reviews
All the staff at Traditions were so helpful. Even staff I haven’t gotten to meet and work behind the scenes have been amazing. My father in law loves his new place and has great things to say about everyone...
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.
Traditions of Preston is a senior living home in Preston, Minnesota offering both memory care and assisted living care. We pride ourselves on offering plenty of enrichment and high quality opportunities for each of our residents. Our community is unique and feels as if it were its own family,...
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3 reviews
We picked Caretta despite that it is a half hour from where I am living due to my work. There were much closer ones, but the staff here impressed us above all the others. My husband was actively involved...
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.
Caretta Holmen is a new vibrant Senior Living Community that offers a continuum of care with a variety of floor plans. Our Holmen location is conveniently located for friends and family to visit from the surrounding area.
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8.0
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5 reviews
My family and loved one had a great experience with the community. The staff and residents are friendly. The community is clean. The staff was willing to get to know the residents and do special things...
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.
Park Lane Estates is an assisted living community, with beautiful landscaped grounds, gardens, and walkways, located in Preston, Minnesota. Outdoor enthusiasts know Preston better as 'America's Trout Capital,' while others come to Preston to visit Preston Overlook, Mystery Cave State Park, or the...
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7.9
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11 reviews
Brookdale is a wonderful home. It is smaller than some and the care is great, the meals home nice and the staff couldn't be better. Just a great happy home for those who need it.
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.
Our assisted living community in Onalaska, Wis., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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7.5
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3 reviews
Staff are very kind and professional. The only things that we felt was not great. Food. They served cold plates a lot. The pricing went up several times. A couple months after they got there they were...
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.
Garden View Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is a staple in Northeast Iowa for seniors who value independence, freedom of choice, and the company of those who share common values and lifestyles. Our friendly and caring staff is here to make life a little easier and a lot more...
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7.2
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8 reviews
Facility was a bit understaffed. My parents recognized this and felt bad for the care givers who were working long hours. That being said, it didn't seem to affect the care. Most of the staff I seen were...
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 our assisted living community in La Crosse, Wis., a thriving regional hub for education and technology, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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2.0
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1 review
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.
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This facility is perfect for my grandma! Staff are always there to help the residents with any needs. It always feels like home when I walk in here. They are all so welcoming. Also it is very clean when...
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.
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6.0
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4 reviews
A quiet and personal hallway and room
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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I like the care at this community. The care from the staff is very good and they go out of there the way to help. They have a good variety of healthy meals that she does enjoy. They offer her activities that...
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.
When you join our assisted living community in the picturesque Mississippi River bluff country of Winona, Minn., we’ll take care of the housekeeping and laundry chores, freeing you up spend each day exactly how you want. And when you need a helping hand with personal tasks, such as dressing or...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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The community said they take eldercare, but I think they have only a set amount of positions open. The community is neat and clean, and the staff is very friendly. The food is good, and they do have...
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.
Arbor Garden Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is a staple in Minnesota for seniors who value independence, freedom of choice, and the company of those who share common values and lifestyles. Join our family of residents and staff who are committed to Embracing Every Moment!Assisted...
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In my opinion St. Michael's is a wonderful place. We were looking for a place for our mother that was small and homey. St. Michael's is exactly what we wanted. The whole staff is great and treats mom with...
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.
With a strong history in our community, St. Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City, Wisconsin, has been providing care for generations. Our focus is on individual wellness. We promote a healthy lifestyle that encourages continued independence with a tailored plan of assistance. We believe in...
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The staff are so welcoming at Maplecrest Manor. The resident-s company is always welcomed by the staff team . The community is very caring. The food seems very good and there are always snacks available...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I find the staff to be very supportive of the residents and their families. They treat the residents like they are family. They have a lot of activities and bus trips to keep them busy. The food is good. I...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Hesper, IA
The average cost of senior living in Hesper is $3,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monona, IA with an average of $2,981 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Hesper
Recent reviews for independent living in Hesper
Harmony Place
5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility.
Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.
Caretta Senior Living Holmen
5.0
When we came in, we were impressed by the appearance. It was welcoming and very appealing. The staff was very welcome benefit. They were at first, and still are very approachable and friendly. Our needs are met and, as I like to tell others, we are spoiled Rotten- What a blessing.
Garden View Place in Monona, IA
4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it.
They raised prices a couple ...
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Hesper independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hesper independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hesper, 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 Hesper 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 Hesper partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hesper, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hesper 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 Hesper communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hesper, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
15.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hesper 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 Hesper offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hesper, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
1.6%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Harmony Place and Traditions of Preston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hesper, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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