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The cost of independent living in Malcom is about $3,575 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options. Read 393 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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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: 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.
Belle Plain Village is located in beautiful downtown in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Belle Plain Village is an independent senior living apartment complex that accepts seniors 62 years old and older. These nice apartments are for seniors that are still able to live by themselves. The beautiful 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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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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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Malcom, IA

The average cost of senior living in Malcom is $3,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ladora, IA with an average of $1,363 per month.

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

Malcom, IA
$3,575/mo
$3,433/mo
$3,113/mo

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

Malcom, IA
$3,575/mo
$3,179/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

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

$4,774/mo
Independent Living
$3,575/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,553/mo
Studio
$5,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,679/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,594/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Malcom

Recent reviews for independent living in Malcom

Stirlingshire of Coralville

4.9
The facility is beautiful and very clean and Mom receives excellent care from the friendly staff. Mom is in a one bedroom and it's the perfect size for her, spacious but not so large that she has trouble getting from room to room. The amenities in the apartment are excellent including a full ...
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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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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Malcom independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malcom independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malcom, 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 Malcom 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 Malcom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.6%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.1%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Malcom 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 Malcom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malcom 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 Malcom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malcom, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.9%
45.6%
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Independence Village of Pella, Stirlingshire of Coralville and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Malcom, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 116 independent living facilities near Malcom, Iowa. See the full list.

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