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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oxford, IA
The cost of independent living in Oxford is about $3,150 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 137 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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9.5
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18 reviews
There's a fair amount of turnover in dining staff because of low wages and tips are forbidden. The facility is close to University Hospital. There are many activities offered for residents.
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.
Stirlingshire of Coralville offers Carefree, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a beautiful well-appointed new apartment homes. You'll get the lifestyle you want with the services and amenities that will make your life easier in an elegant retirement community.Whether you are looking for peace...
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9.4
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I would recommend Grand Living. We picked this community because they offered gluten free meal options, swimming pool and large physical fitness area. Also proximity to my home.
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Bridgewater — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues. Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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9.4
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53 reviews
I am very active outside of Walden with friends, family & activities. But I am confident that over time I will feel more a part of this community. Yes, I would recommend Walden Place. The location, size,...
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.
Walden Place Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on a hill overlooking the famous Mormon Trek Road, Walden Place Senior Living offers you a scenic and vibrant community to explore and share. We are minutes away from downtown, outlet...
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21 reviews
I’ve been a resident here since early February, 2009. Have found that most of the residents here are quite friendly. The food often leaves a lot to be desired, altho the folks in the kitchen make every...
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.
We want to make sure you feel comfortable and at home when you live with us at Brown Deer Place. Our Life Enrichment Program offers fun, engaging and purposeful activities that our residents want to participate in. Just ask us about Live 2B Healthy, Music Speaks or our other special events! ...
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I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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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.
Welcome to Coralville Senior Residences! Come join us and surround yourself with the warm, friendly atmosphere of home. Coralville Senior Residences have easy access to shopping, golf courses, parks, libraries, interstate highways, and is nestled amongst mature trees. The lifestyle is quiet and...
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.
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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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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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.
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Oxford, IA
The average cost of senior living in Oxford is $3,150 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, IA with an average of $2,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oxford, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oxford, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Oxford
Recent reviews for independent living in Oxford
Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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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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Oxford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oxford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oxford, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oxford 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 Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oxford, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oxford 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 Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oxford, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stirlingshire of Coralville, Grand Living at Bridgewater and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oxford, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Oxford, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Oxford, Iowa is Walden Place Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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