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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pleasantville, IA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Pleasantville area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Pleasantville. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Pleasantville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carpenter (And Drake), Good Park and King Irving.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Altoona and Indianola.

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I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide...
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 Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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The pricing structure changed so we're paying more than the original quote but it's still a good value compared with other options. The staff are very caring although they seem short-handed at times. 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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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 features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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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.
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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.
Independent Senior Living in IndianolaSituated in the beautiful town of Indianola, Iowa, this Connect55+ location offers more than just independent senior living apartments. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at this welcoming community with fun social activities, exciting classes, engaging...
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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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Cost of independent living in Pleasantville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Pleasantville is $2,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,378 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pleasantville, IA vs. nearby cities

Pleasantville, IA
$2,492/mo
$3,062/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pleasantville, IA vs. the state and national average

Pleasantville, IA
$2,492/mo
$3,193/mo
U.S. national average
$4,029/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pleasantville vs. other types of senior living

$4,134/mo
Independent Living
$2,492/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pleasantville, IA by room type

Studio
$5,378/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,148/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Pleasantville

Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasantville

Addington Place of Des Moines

5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines. I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Pleasantville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasantville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pleasantville, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pleasantville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasantville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
43.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Copper Shores Village and Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pleasantville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Pleasantville, Iowa. See the full list.

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