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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Locust, IA

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The cost of independent living in Locust is about $2,310 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options.

Read 128 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Decorah, Waukon and Lanesboro.

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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.
Photo of Bethel Oaks Memory Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Creamery Creek Senior Living
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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Callista Court
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Prairie Home Assisted Living
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
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.
Photo of The Heights Assisted Living
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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Photo of Bluffview Memory Care
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.
Photo of Salem Terrace Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Mill Street Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of The Meadows of Grand Meadow
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.
Photo of Valley Apartments
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Valley Apartments is nestled in the beautiful Mississippi River valley, close to natural areas and outdoor activities. Capture the special small town feeling at this one-bedroom apartment community. Enjoy the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry facilities and...
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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.
Photo of Root River Estates
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Locust, IA

The average cost of senior living in Locust is $2,310 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decorah, IA with an average of $2,310 per month.

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

Locust, IA
$2,310/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,480/mo
Independent Living
$2,310/mo

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

Studio
$2,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,290/mo

Senior living costs in Locust 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: Locust, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLocust, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,310/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,867/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,480/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Locust, IA:$2,310/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Locust, IA:$5,867/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Locust, IA:$6,480/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Locust, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Locust 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 average 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
Locust, IA$2,897/mo$2,832/mo+2.3%
Iowa$3,041/mo$2,906/mo+4.6%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Locust, IA
2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,832/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$3,041/mo
2023 average cost:$2,906/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Locust

Recent reviews for independent living in Locust

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.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Springbrook Community Assisted Living in Onalaska, WI

4.8
Springbrook has been very helpful and attentive to the needs of my parents. When a concern was raised about the sodium content of the food served, a concerted effort was made to accommodate my Mom's special needs by prearranging alternative food selections to stay within her doctor ordered ...
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Locust independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Locust, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Locust 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 Locust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Locust, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
15.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Locust, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
1.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
47.6%
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