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The cost of independent living in Olin is about $2,906 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 200 options. Read 1046 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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.
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.
St. Katherine's Apartments is a senior housing community located in beautiful Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Our peaceful neighborhood is located near the Mississippi River and is surrounded by at least four picturesque parks. Situated between Chicago and Des Moines, Davenport is a convenient...
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
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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
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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+ 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.
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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: 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: 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....
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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
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+ 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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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
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.
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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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Olin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Olin is $2,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cascade, IA with an average of $2,254 per month.

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

Olin, IA
$2,906/mo
$2,882/mo
$2,900/mo

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

Olin, IA
$2,906/mo
$3,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

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

$4,386/mo
Independent Living
$2,906/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,915/mo
Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,290/mo

Senior living costs in Olin 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: Olin, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOlin, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,906/mo$3,272/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$4,370/mo$4,483/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,386/mo$4,488/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Olin, IA:$2,906/mo
Iowa:$3,272/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Olin, IA:$4,370/mo
Iowa:$4,483/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Olin, IA:$4,386/mo
Iowa:$4,488/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in Olin, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Olin 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
Olin, IA$3,160/mo$2,856/mo+10.6%
Iowa$2,681/mo$2,601/mo+3.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Olin, IA
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Olin

Recent reviews for independent living in Olin

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the residents and staff at various communities, such as Legacy Pointe, where neighbors look out for one another and new residents are welcomed with open arms.
Delicious and customizable meals. Numerous reviews highlight the quality of the food in different communities, like Boyson Heights Senior Living, where residents appreciate the accommodating chefs who cater to individual dietary restrictions and preferences.
Proactive and caring staff. Residents and their families express their gratitude for the attentiveness and thoughtfulness of staff members at various communities, such as Oak Park Place - Dubuque, where staff members go the extra mile to ensure residents' needs are met.
Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews consistently mention the enjoyable and varied activities offered in different communities, like Walden Place Senior Living, where residents participate in a range of activities tailored to their interests.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the common areas and private living spaces in various communities, such as Holiday Palmer Hills, where the renovated patio and dining room spark joy among residents.
Supportive and inclusive environment. Some reviews highlight the caring and inclusive environment in different communities, like The Fountains, where residents and staff watch out for one another, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and at home.
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Olin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olin, 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 Olin 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 Olin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Olin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Olin 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 Olin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olin 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 Olin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Olin, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 200 independent living facilities near Olin, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Olin, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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