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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Muscatine, IA

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The cost of independent living in Muscatine is about $2,872 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 151 options. Read 833 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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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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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+ Enjoy the perks of living at Spruce Hills Village. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet conveniently located near shopping and clinics. This one bedroom apartment community has renovated apartments, planned social activities, on-site library, indoor mail...
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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.
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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Luther Knoll is an "independent lifestyle" low-income (subsidized) senior community, meaning that there are income and equity requirements. Such are beyond the scope of this review. The minimum age to be...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Luther Knoll, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one bedroom apartments that are designed for carefree living with features like generous closet space, walk-in showers and paid utilities including central air. This apartment community offers elevator service,...
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Photo of Luther Heights
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ When maintaining an independent lifestyle is important, consider Luther Heights. Located just steps from shopping and banking, this one bedroom apartment community is also a meal site location. Luther Heights has an on-site beauty salon, laundry facilities, many planned...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Welcome to Luther Manor! Located just steps from shopping and banking. This one bedroom apartment community is a meal site location. Enjoy social activities and exercise classes in the community room, as well as convenient city bus service and on-site beauty/barber shop....
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: 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.
Located in one of Iowa’s fastest growing counties, The Estates of North Liberty will be conveniently located at 175 S. Jones Blvd. This patio-home cooperative will sit on 8 acres and include 30 individual homes meeting the Universal Design concept. Also, inside this private, gated community...
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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: 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.
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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
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: 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.
Located in the vibrant Quad Cities, The Suites of Bettendorf is conveniently located at 2592 Middle Road, near the intersection of Middle Road & Spruce Hills Dr. It’s walkability to nearby amenities makes this the perfect place to call home.A thoughtfully designed, 3-story building is...
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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
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, 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Muscatine, IA

The average cost of senior living in Muscatine is $2,872 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilton, IA with an average of $2,411 per month.

Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, vs. nearby cities

Muscatine, IA
$2,872/mo
$3,346/mo
$3,048/mo

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

Muscatine, IA
$2,872/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,543/mo
Independent Living
$2,872/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,554/mo
Studio
$5,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,526/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Muscatine 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: Muscatine, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuscatine, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,872/mo$3,268/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,543/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,543/mo$4,485/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Muscatine, IA:$2,872/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Muscatine, IA:$4,543/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Muscatine, IA:$4,543/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Muscatine 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 median 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
Muscatine, IA$2,950/mo$2,609/mo+13.1%
Iowa$2,681/mo$2,601/mo+3.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Muscatine, IA
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$2,609/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,681/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Muscatine

Recent reviews for independent living in Muscatine

Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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Muscatine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muscatine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muscatine, 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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muscatine, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Muscatine 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 Muscatine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muscatine, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muscatine 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 Muscatine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muscatine, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pearl City Place, Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muscatine, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 151 independent living facilities near Muscatine, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Muscatine, Iowa are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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