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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Nichols, IA
The cost of independent living in Nichols is about $2,964 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 54 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa City, North Liberty and Coralville.
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9.3
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27 reviews
She's enjoying the social activities, the religious service, and the food. We would absolutely recommend Legacy Pointe to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Legacy Senior Living is a retirement community that is located on the east side of Iowa City. They have two distinct communities located on their beautiful campus. This includes Independent Living & Assisted Living. All Legacy staff members take part in Hearthstone training that is renewed...
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8.2
Review score
20 reviews
Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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8.0
Review score
7 reviews
I do think they are expensive. My family member is happy and as long as he can afford it. I want to keep him there. I would recommend it there.
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.
Pearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging residents to bring personal...
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, 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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.
Income based housing for the elderly may trigger visions of run down properties and poor living conditions but this definitely does not describe the Muscatine Tower Apartments, which is located in Muscatine, IA and run by the Seldin Company. This river front property has spacious apartments that...
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Cost of independent living in Nichols, IA
The average cost of senior living in Nichols is $2,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ainsworth, IA with an average of $2,011 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nichols, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Nichols, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Nichols
Recent reviews for independent living in Nichols
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.
Regency Heights in Iowa City, IA
4.0
Mom is doing very well here she has settled in nicely. She has wonderful friendly neighbors. Her apartment is good she has washer dryer inside her apartment which is wonderful. The staff is friendly and nice. The community itself does not offer any sort of activities but the residents make their ...
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Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA
4.9
My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The nurse is a RN and there full time. The director is also a LPN nurse. The activity director ...
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Nichols independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nichols independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nichols, 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 Nichols 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 Nichols partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nichols, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nichols 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 Nichols communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nichols, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nichols 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 Nichols offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nichols, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.7%
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Stirlingshire of Coralville, Grand Living at Bridgewater and Walden Place Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nichols, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Nichols, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Nichols, Iowa is Walden Place Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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