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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 68 independent living facilities in Norwoodville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waveland Park, Waveland Woods and Cheatom Park.
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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: 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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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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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it 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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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, 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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ An affordable apartment community located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Des Moines. Each apartment home features generous closet space, great views, plus all utilities and air conditioning are included. Southridge Village is within blocks of shopping, a regional mall and a...
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My mom has been thrilled with the staff and all of the social activities! She's made many new friends and enjoys her time there.
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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+ Southridge Village II, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, is convenient to grocery shopping, and within blocks of a regional mall and a local pharmacy. Enjoy your independence in a great apartment home that includes utilities, plus air conditioning, generous closet space and...
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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.
Cummins Village is nestled away from the hectic mainstream on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just minutes away from all your needs. We offer spacious one-bedroom apartments designed for comfortably accommodating those who are 55+. Income restrictions do apply.Apartments are approximately 562 sq.ft.,...
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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 parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Norwoodville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Norwoodville is $3,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valeria, IA with an average of $2,907 per month.

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

Norwoodville, IA
$3,230/mo
$3,080/mo

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

Norwoodville, IA
$3,230/mo
$3,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

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

$4,589/mo
Independent Living
$3,230/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$5,243/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,062/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Norwoodville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Norwoodville

Recent reviews for independent living in Norwoodville

Holiday Illahee Hills in Urbandale, IA

4.5
The staff are very kind and pay attention to him when he goes to meals & activities! The food is good portions & mostly all good. The lettuce salads are very good. It would be nice to have cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, and hot turkey and roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy also ...
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Addington Place of Des Moines

5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines. I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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Norwoodville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norwoodville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norwoodville, 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 Norwoodville 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 Norwoodville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norwoodville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Norwoodville 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 Norwoodville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norwoodville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norwoodville 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 Norwoodville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norwoodville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.1%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
22.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
45.3%
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Holiday Illahee Hills, Copper Shores Village and Glen Meadows Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norwoodville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 68 independent living facilities near Norwoodville, Iowa. See the full list.

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