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The cost of independent living in Otis is about $3,608 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 113 options.

Read 668 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and North Liberty.

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Photo of Heritage Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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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Very clean apartment. Kathy in the office is great to work with. Other residents seen friendly and willing to help others. Nice neighborhood. Highly recommended.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Oak Village offers a relaxed lifestyle yet is situated near downtown, shopping, restaurants, library and other conveniences. An on-site beauty/barber shop is available as are laundry facilities, a community room and patio area for your enjoyment. Utilities are included....
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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: 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.
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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The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They explained the process and procedures.They communicate with me very well, I live out of state. [Removed] was great and understanding. She is in 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.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Cedar Village, you can't help but feel at home. The spacious one-bedroom apartments, adjacent to a park, are especially designed for seniors. Conveniently located, this apartment community offers off street parking, laundry facilities, an on-site beauty/barber shop,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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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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: 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 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.
Photo of Scott Meadows
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 Cherry Ridge and Hallmark Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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: 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 one of Iowa’s fastest growing counties, The Estates of North Liberty will be conveniently located at 175 S. Jones Blvd. This patio-home cooperative will sit on 8 acres and include 30 individual homes meeting the Universal Design concept. Also, inside this private, gated community...
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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.
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.
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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 Regency Heights
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
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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, 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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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+ Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City adjacent to the Johnson County Senior Center, these beautifully designed apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Ecumenical Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, social...
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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 Pathways Adult Day Health Ctr
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.

Cost of independent living in Otis, IA

The average cost of senior living in Otis is $3,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vinton, IA with an average of $2,789 per month.

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

Otis, IA
$3,608/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,795/mo
Independent Living
$3,608/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,022/mo
Studio
$2,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,951/mo

Senior living costs in Otis 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: Otis, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOtis, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,608/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,412/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,795/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Otis, IA:$3,608/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Otis, IA:$5,412/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Otis, IA:$6,795/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Otis, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Otis 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 average 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
Otis, IA$3,532/mo$3,088/mo+14.4%
Iowa$2,891/mo$2,666/mo+8.4%
National$3,223/mo$3,054/mo+5.5%
Otis, IA
2024 average cost:$3,532/mo
2023 average cost:$3,088/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,891/mo
2023 average cost:$2,666/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,223/mo
2023 average cost:$3,054/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Otis

Recent reviews for independent living in Otis

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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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.

Otis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otis, 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 Otis 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 Otis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Otis, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Otis 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 Otis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Otis, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Otis 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 Otis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Otis, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Grand Living at Indian Creek, Corridor Crossing and Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Otis, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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