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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Magnolia, IA

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The cost of independent living in Magnolia is about $3,220 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 119 options.

Read 1195 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 Blair, Logan and Orson.

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Photo of Hillcrest Mable Rose
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I'm really pleased with the communication from the staff to the family. This was a good choice for my loved one. The activities when they are able to have the residents participate; the community keeps...
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.
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, 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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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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They did a great job, she loved the Wellington, she was there for almost 15 years. They had studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, we were in the two bedroom and it was very nice, it's very similar...
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.
The Wellington welcomes you home to a truly independent style of retirement living with all of the services and amenities to help ease the challenges of daily life. Located in Papillion, adjacent to Midlands Hospital, our studio, one and two-bedroom apartments feature fully equipped kitchens,...
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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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My wife and I are very pleased with the place. We like the location, it is near a park, a fire station for emergencies and the other residents are friendly. I should add that the facility has been sold to...
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.
Tregaron Senior Residences is a 55 or better independent living, tax credit community that accepts Section 8 vouchers. This community has 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that feature a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, washer and dryer hook ups and central A/C. Don't fret about rising energy...
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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.
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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.
We’ve curated the ultimate “Everyday Vacation” experience. Our senior living community in Gretna is focused on keeping you healthy and care-free with our wide array of amenities and services. Including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our continuum of care lets you grow in...
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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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Photo of St Joseph Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Manning Senior Living
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Loess Hills Estates has been around and providing excellent care since 1961. This is a place that offers many different living situations for residents. Located in Glenwood, IA this is a place that can provide the relaxed environment that many people are looking for in the retirement years. This...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village 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...
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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
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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.
Photo of Griswold Assisted Living
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...

Cost of independent living in Magnolia, IA

The average cost of senior living in Magnolia is $3,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Council Bluffs, IA with an average of $2,424 per month.

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

Magnolia, IA
$3,220/mo
$2,852/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,921/mo
Independent Living
$3,220/mo

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

Studio
$2,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,866/mo

Senior living costs in Magnolia 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: Magnolia, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMagnolia, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,220/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,349/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Magnolia, IA:$3,220/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Magnolia, IA:$5,349/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Magnolia, IA:$6,921/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Magnolia, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Magnolia 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
Magnolia, IA$3,436/mo$3,407/mo+0.8%
Iowa$3,084/mo$2,924/mo+5.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Magnolia, IA
2024 average cost:$3,436/mo
2023 average cost:$3,407/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$2,924/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Magnolia

Recent reviews for independent living in Magnolia

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Via Christe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Omaha, NE

5.0
Our mother has only been at Via Christe for a week and a half but it has been a wonderful experience so far! {name removed} worked with us and moms doctor to sort out medications. Mom loves her room and has started to participate in the daily activities. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. ...
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Magnolia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Magnolia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Magnolia, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Magnolia 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 Magnolia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Magnolia, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Magnolia 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 Magnolia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Magnolia, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
47.7%
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