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My husband and I have lived here for over three and a half years. We have a very clean and comfortable surroundings. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure The Village stay safe and clean.
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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, 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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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.
Located in the heart of the East Village, Prime Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 44-bed skilled facility with views of the Des Moines skyline, capital and our private courtyard. We offer private and semi-private rooms with each room averaging 200 square feet. We have nursing staff onsite 24/7...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Elsie Mason Manor is a senior housing community that is located in the city of Des Moines Iowa. Our community is located in Polk County, which is an urban county. That is a beautiful city that is ideal for a getaway for the family and friends of the residents in our community. There are many...
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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.
Ligutti TowerLigutti Tower is located in Des Moines, the capital city of the state of Iowa. The most populous city of the state, it is also the county seat of Polk County. You will find Ligutti Tower in the heart of downtown, close to fantastic dining, theaters, shopping, transportation and more....
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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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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Quiet Retirement Community for residents 55 and older.One and two bedroom spacious apartments. Safe, Fenced, well lite property. All Units come with Garage & Storage unit with all utilities included except electricity!
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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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I think things have turned out very well at Corinthian Gardens, my loved one really seems to have settled in well and is enjoying herself! It's a very friendly community, and she's really enjoying being able...
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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.
Corinthian GardensCorinthian Gardens is an affordable, safe senior housing community located in friendly Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. You’ll never run out of things to do here. You can visit the farmers market, spend an afternoon in Des Moines’ lush botanical gardens, or take a walking tour of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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 credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff. We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind. Newton Village offers dining excellence. The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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.
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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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
Cost of independent living in Olmitz, IA
The average cost of senior living in Olmitz is $3,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,481 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Olmitz
Recent reviews for independent living in Olmitz
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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA
5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews from communities like Copper Shores Village and Glen Meadows Retirement express appreciation for the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff. Residents feel at home and valued, with staff members going above and beyond to make them feel comfortable.
Varied activities and outings. Communities like Copper Shores Village and Holiday Illahee Hills offer a wide range of activities and outings, keeping residents engaged and active. Movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes are just a few examples mentioned in the reviews.
Cleanliness and upkeep. Almost all reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with specific praise for facilities like the bathrooms and dining areas. The staff at Independence Village of Des Moines and Glen Meadows Retirement work hard to keep the areas pristine for residents.
Independent living with support. Many residents prefer independent living communities that offer services and support when needed. Reviews for Independence Village of Des Moines and Glen Meadows Retirement highlight the benefits of this setup, allowing seniors to maintain their independence while still having access to assi ...
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Close-knit community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in communities like Copper Shores Village, Glen Meadows Retirement, and Holiday Illahee Hills, with residents forming strong bonds and looking out for each other.
Healthy and delicious meals. Nutritious meals are a top priority for many seniors, and communities like Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Glen Meadows Retirement deliver, with residents praising the quality of the food and the flexibility of the menus to accommodate individual preferences
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Olmitz independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olmitz independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olmitz, 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 Olmitz 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 Olmitz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Olmitz, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.4%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Olmitz 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 Olmitz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olmitz, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
43%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olmitz 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 Olmitz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olmitz, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Glen Meadows Retirement and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Olmitz, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 155 independent living facilities near Olmitz, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Olmitz, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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