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The cost of independent living in Onslow is about $2,746 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 186 options. Read 872 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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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 Mom has had a wonderful experience with Hilltop Manor. The residents are very nice and the place is very clean and neat. The office manager is very helpful and friendly. It would be nice if they had...
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+ Friendly neighbors are always included at Hilltop Manor. Just around the corner from Lindale Mall and located on the bus line, Hilltop is convenient to everything. Spacious one bedroom apartments (with utilities included) are complimented by comfortable common areas,...
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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+ This fifty four unit apartment community is nestled away from the hectic mainstream, yet just minutes from all your needs. Five Seasons Senior Housing offers spacious one bedroom apartment homes for those age 62 or better that meet federal income guidelines. Utilities...
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.
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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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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.
Westover Manor is centrally located in a beautiful part of southeast Cedar Rapids, shaded by trees, occupied with wildlife and is close to a shopping and dining district. Westover Manor offers a variety of activities such as bingo, cards, senior friendly exercises, sewing, potlucks and occasional...
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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+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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My husband and I have lived here more than 5 years. We are very pleased with the "place" and the service here. The location within the city of CR is convenient. Our family is very pleased with our choice.
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
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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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: 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.
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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The facility was good, the food was very good and they offered a good variety. The rooms were average size and were enough for him. It's a small facility and he received more attention. I would...
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.
Asbury house is independent living, for seniors 50 years plus. We have fourteen apartments, which very in square footage. We have one-bedroom apartments, single efficiency, double efficiency and several suites. All the apartments are located on the first floor, all apartments have a full bath,...
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.
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: 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.
Our Story….In 1887, Cedar Rapids widow, Catherine Hinkley, knocked on the door of her neighbor, Elsie Stewart, and asked if she could live with them. She was not looking for a handout, she offered to pay them $1 per week for her room and board. Soon others came to the Stewarts’ door with...
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.
Community for the active senior 62 plus, that is looking for new friendships, no more loneliness, and no maintenance.Building starts in summer of 2018 and takes 10-12 months.A lot of amenities , like putting green, horseshoes, pub, sewing room, outdoor kitchen and more.Purchase a share in the...
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
Cost of independent living in Onslow, IA
The average cost of senior living in Onslow is $2,746 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zwingle, IA with an average of $1,935 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Onslow
Recent reviews for independent living in Onslow
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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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA
5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the welcoming nature of the residents and staff at different communities, such as Legacy Pointe, Holiday Palmer Hills, and Walden Place Senior Living, creating a sense of family and inclusivity.
Delicious and diverse meal options. Throughout reviews, the quality and variety of meals are frequently mentioned, with residents at Oak Park Place - Dubuque, The Fountains, and Legacy Pointe expressing satisfaction and enjoyment of the food offerings.
Supportive and helpful staff. Several reviews commend the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met at Oak Park Place - Dubuque, Boyson Heights Senior Living, and Legacy Pointe.
Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Holiday Palmer Hills, Walden Place Senior Living, and Legacy Pointe offer a wide range of activities to keep residents socially engaged and active.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of various facilities, such as Oak Park Place - Dubuque, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, and The Fountains, ensuring a comfortable and well-maintained living environment.
Flexible and accommodating services. Residents and their families appreciate the adaptability of communities like Walden Place Senior Living, Boyson Heights Senior Living, and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, providing personalized services to cater to individual needs and preferences.
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Onslow independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onslow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onslow, 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 Onslow 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 Onslow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onslow, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Onslow 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 Onslow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43%
Room service
Room service
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36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onslow 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 Onslow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onslow, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Palmer Hills, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Stirlingshire of Coralville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Onslow, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 186 independent living facilities near Onslow, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Onslow, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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