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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Madrid, IA

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The cost of independent living in Madrid is about $2,777 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 144 options.

Read 1470 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 Des Moines, Ankeny and Ames.

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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.
If you are looking for a senior apartment for yourself or an elderly loved one, look no further. McCord Manor is sure to meet the needs of all seniors who are looking for a bit of assistance, if any, while still maintaining their independence. They have many amenities to help ensure that all...
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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.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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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
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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, 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.
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...
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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!
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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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.
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
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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: 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: 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.
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)

Cost of independent living in Madrid, IA

The average cost of senior living in Madrid is $2,777 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukee, IA with an average of $2,370 per month.

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

Madrid, IA
$2,777/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,193/mo
Independent Living
$2,777/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,420/mo

Senior living costs in Madrid 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: Madrid, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMadrid, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,777/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,717/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,193/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Madrid, IA:$2,777/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Madrid, IA:$5,717/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Madrid, IA:$7,193/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Madrid

Recent reviews for independent living in Madrid

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
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 entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Thomas Place at Waukee

5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!

Madrid independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madrid independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madrid, 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 Madrid 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 Madrid partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madrid, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Madrid 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 Madrid communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madrid, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madrid 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 Madrid offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Madrid, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
34%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.6%
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Cedars Assisted Living, StoryPoint Ankeny and Woodlands Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Madrid, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 144 independent living facilities near Madrid, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Madrid, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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