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The cost of independent living in Pickering is about $3,598 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options.

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5050 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.9
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141 reviews
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Comfortable happy, well treated by staff. When touring my son and I agreed this is the palce for me. I'm so glad to be here and not elsewhere. Staff is excellent and caring.
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Pella, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent...
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22 Floor plans available
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9.9
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9.9
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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9.6
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9.6
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My family and friends have commented on how spacious the hallways are and how inviting the facility is. People are often taken back with the lovely appearance as they enter the reception area and proceed to...
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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9.6
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9.6
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Our experience has been excellent. This is also an independent and assisted living residence. So the memory care residents often participate (with close supervision) with the general population for happy...
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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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9.6
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I've only lived here a few months. But the atmosphere here is pleasant friendly. Staff is courteous and helpful. My apartment is too small, but that's my choice. The food is excellent. My room is kept clean....
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.
Mallard Point Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Conveniently situated near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Mallard Point offers something for everyone. And we're just minutes from shopping, golf and the Isle of Capri Casino. You'll love coming home to...
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9.5
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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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Des Moines, independent living offers a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Maintenance-free living means less time...
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9.4
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He needed more care than they were able to provide here - but I will tell anyone that the meals provided are absolutely AMAZING!
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Ames, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent...
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The apartments were the best and the food was great. Price reasonable. Very friendly. Admin bend over backwards to do whatever. Wish my parents could have stayed there, but, they ended up needing memory care...
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.
Welcome to Cedar Falls’ Newest Independent Living CommunityBeautifully reimagined from a landmark 1958 hotel, our community blends historic charm with modern comfort—revived and designed just for you. Here, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with amenities that make each day feel effortless and...
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I had been looking for a place for my parents for a few years. We needed an affordable, welcoming, clean, spacious place they could call home. When I walked in the very first time for a tour I felt so...
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.
Bridges is an independent living community based in the calm neighborhoods of Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA. The lovely terrain and fresh atmosphere in which our community is located gives our residents a beautiful place to lead an independent life. Discover convenience and accessibility...
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9.1
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Cedar Falls! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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Photo of Independence Village of Ankeny
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97 reviews
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The staff is amazing & my mom has been wonderfully cared for. She says the food is hit or miss but there has been a few chefs since she got there. The cleanliness is off the charts in fact my mom just got...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Independence Village of Ankeny, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a...
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9.0
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60 reviews
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Very clean. Weekends very unorganized. Activities- they need to include more residents to participate. My husband says no to everything. But if you say hey come on and we're going to do this or that. He'll...
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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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What we like the most about the Edencrest at Riverwoods community is the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to make my mom as comfortable as possible in her last days.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Riverwoods! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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9.0
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13 reviews
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The staff is very caring we have taken my mom out on a couple of vacations and she had a hospital stay. They called and checked on her. When she was ready to go back I called the RN and she was on top of...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Altoona! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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There were just a couple small things that didn't go exactly perfectly (logistics wise and nobody's fault) but nothing concerning. My mom had nothing but good things to say about the staff and about the...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Siena Hills! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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1111 Photos available
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My mom loves it there. They are good for her. They help her all the time and we love the place in Oskaloosa. I do tell others about how wonderful Homestead is in Oskaloosa and I just think that it is a very...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Not always easy to get someone to answer the phone. Usually have to leave message for a call back. My mom not real fond of the food they have been serving since ownership changed, but overall comfortable...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Pleasant Hill! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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The facility is clean, staff is friendly, food is as would be expected for an institution. They do have a small salad bar for lunch and dinner which is a plus, and alternate meals are available. Still not...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Johnston! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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35 reviews
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The things we like most about Rock Creek Senior Living is their staffs kindness and care and willingness to make certain residents are well taken care of. Yes, we would recommend this community to others...
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.
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
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They seem to have sufficient staff, however, while 2 staff were in the room my mother fell and staff had to be told to call an ambulance due to Mom hitting her head while taking xaralto. They maintain a...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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The staff at Windsor Manor is really compassionate. The director and nurse check in with Mom frequently. Everybody is going above and beyond to make her feel at home. They let her eat her meals in her room...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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Overall, the experience has been average. Cleanliness is excellent, and most of the staff are very friendly. The quality of care ranges from below average to average. The food has been poor, although I have...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Beaverdale! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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When it became necessary to move my mom into assisted living. I was in tears at the prospect of having to do everything by myself. [name removed] the administrator at Windsor Manor saved my life that day....
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.
Windsor Manor is a 40 unit apartment complex with 20 assisted living apartments,10 unit secure closer care hallway, and 10 unit memory care cluster offering studio, one and two bedroom apartments, each with a private bath and kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services are available...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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The staff is very caring. Best part. I think folks mean the very best when they do this, but sometimes we also need to hear the bad news. When [name removed] brother died, my husband had thought about maybe...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...
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Cost of independent living in Pickering, IA

The average cost of senior living in Pickering is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gladbrook, IA with an average of $2,310 per month.

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

Pickering, IA
$3,598/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,061/mo
Independent Living
$3,598/mo

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

Studio
$3,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,192/mo

Senior living costs in Pickering 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: Pickering, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickering, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,598/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,646/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pickering, IA:$3,598/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pickering, IA:$5,646/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pickering, IA:$7,061/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Pickering

Recent reviews for independent living in Pickering

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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Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Pickering independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickering independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickering, 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 Pickering 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 Pickering partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickering, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickering 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 Pickering communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickering, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickering 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 Pickering offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickering, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, StoryPoint Ankeny and Attivo Trail Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickering, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Pickering, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pickering, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and StoryPoint Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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