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The cost of independent living in Rhodes is about $3,192 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 195 options. Read 1513 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.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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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, 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.
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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
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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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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, 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.
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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.
The Estates of Pella is a Vintage Cooperative Community that offers 22 thoughtfully designed individual homes perfectly located in the heart of Bos Landen Golf Course. This community will feature a private entrance, clubhouse for entertaining, fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor pool, and...
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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.
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
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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.
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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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So far I'm pleased with this place. Everyone is very friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. It's a very pleasant place to live. The only complaint I have is that I've had a...
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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.
Sugarcreek Senior ApartmentsSugarcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the lovely city of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee is a community full of activity and recreational opportunities. The numerous festivals and celebrations hosted each year will delight residents...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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.
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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you are looking for a senior apartment for yourself or an elderly loved one, look no further. McCord Manor is sure to meet the needs of all seniors who are looking for a bit of assistance, if any, while still maintaining their independence. They have many amenities to help ensure that all...
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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.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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.
Belle Plain Village is located in beautiful downtown in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Belle Plain Village is an independent senior living apartment complex that accepts seniors 62 years old and older. These nice apartments are for seniors that are still able to live by themselves. The beautiful apartments...

Cost of independent living in Rhodes, IA

The average cost of senior living in Rhodes is $3,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $2,757 per month.

Independent living costs in Rhodes, IA, vs. nearby cities

Rhodes, IA
$3,192/mo
$3,517/mo

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

Rhodes, IA
$3,192/mo
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,809/mo
Independent Living
$3,192/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Studio
$5,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,017/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,200/mo

Senior living costs in Rhodes 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: Rhodes, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRhodes, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,192/mo$3,287/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,787/mo$4,505/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,809/mo$4,510/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Rhodes, IA:$3,192/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Rhodes, IA:$4,787/mo
Iowa:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Rhodes, IA:$4,809/mo
Iowa:$4,510/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Rhodes, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rhodes 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 median 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
Rhodes, IA$2,409/mo$2,629/mo-8.4%
Iowa$2,687/mo$2,656/mo+1.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Rhodes, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
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2024 average cost:$2,687/mo
2023 average cost:$2,656/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rhodes

Recent reviews for independent living in Rhodes

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Several reviews praise the friendliness and kindness of the staff at various communities, such as Copper Shores Village, Walnut Ridge, and Holiday Illahee Hills, where they are described as going above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome.
Varied activities and social opportunities. Communities like Copper Shores Village, The Arbordale, and Attivo Trail Waukee offer an array of activities to keep residents engaged and active, including social events, exercise classes, and outings.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and residents' apartments, with examples at Holiday Illahee Hills, Walnut Ridge, and Independence Village of Waukee.
Delicious and customized meals. Communities, such as Glen Meadows Retirement, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Independence Village of Des Moines, provide high-quality meals that accommodate individual preferences and dietary needs.
Secure and convenient transportation. Transportation services, available at Independence Village of Des Moines, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Independence Village of Waukee, ensure residents have easy access to appointments, shopping, and social events.
Sense of community and belonging. Reviews from Copper Shores Village, Independence Village of Pella, and Holiday Illahee Hills express a strong sense of community and friendship among residents, allowing them to feel at home and connected.
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Rhodes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rhodes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rhodes, 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 Rhodes 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 Rhodes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rhodes, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rhodes 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 Rhodes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rhodes, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rhodes 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 Rhodes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rhodes, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail and Attivo Trail Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rhodes, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 195 independent living facilities near Rhodes, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rhodes, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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