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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Nira, IA

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The cost of independent living in Nira is about $3,468 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 133 options. Read 624 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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Photo of Lutheran Living Senior Campus
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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...
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The personnel at Terrace Glen Village not only provide the residents with food and shelter but it is the manner in which it is given that is significant. Personal make an effort to know each other residents...
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, 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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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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.
Photo of Scott Meadows
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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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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 offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
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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: 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.
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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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
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.
Photo of Sunny Hill Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Virginia Gay Annex
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Nira, IA

The average cost of senior living in Nira is $3,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $1,447 per month.

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

Nira, IA
$3,463/mo
$3,504/mo
$2,830/mo

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

Nira, IA
$3,463/mo
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$4,734/mo
Independent Living
$3,463/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,519/mo
Studio
$5,491/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,767/mo

Senior living costs in Nira 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: Nira, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNira, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,463/mo$3,287/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$4,702/mo$4,505/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,734/mo$4,510/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Nira, IA:$3,463/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Nira, IA:$4,702/mo
Iowa:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Nira, IA:$4,734/mo
Iowa:$4,510/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Nira, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nira 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
Nira, IA$3,679/mo$2,538/mo+45.0%
Iowa$2,626/mo$2,631/mo-0.2%
National$3,219/mo$3,101/mo+3.8%
Nira, IA
2024 average cost:$3,679/mo
2023 average cost:$2,538/mo
Percent change:+45.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,626/mo
2023 average cost:$2,631/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,219/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Nira

Recent reviews for independent living in Nira

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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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.

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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Nira independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nira independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nira, 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 Nira 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 Nira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nira, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nira 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 Nira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nira, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nira 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 Nira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nira, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
46.5%
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