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The cost of independent living in Riggs is about $2,766 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 144 options. Read 623 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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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.
At Applewood 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents enjoy catered meals as well as...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Only minutes from Dubuque and historic Galena, Village Green is located on a quiet street and offers independent living in the comfort of a small town atmosphere. Enjoy a community with indoor mail delivery, planned social activities, and laundry facilities. Small pets...
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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.
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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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, 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: 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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
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.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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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...
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.
Income based housing for the elderly may trigger visions of run down properties and poor living conditions but this definitely does not describe the Muscatine Tower Apartments, which is located in Muscatine, IA and run by the Seldin Company. This river front property has spacious apartments that...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Riggs, IA

The average cost of senior living in Riggs is $2,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellevue, IA with an average of $1,919 per month.

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

Riggs, IA
$2,766/mo
$2,683/mo
$2,648/mo

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

Riggs, IA
$2,766/mo
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

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

$4,252/mo
Independent Living
$2,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,365/mo
Studio
$4,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,290/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,543/mo

Senior living costs in Riggs 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: Riggs, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiggs, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,766/mo$3,287/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,252/mo$4,504/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,252/mo$4,509/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Riggs, IA:$2,766/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Riggs, IA:$4,252/mo
Iowa:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Riggs, IA:$4,252/mo
Iowa:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Riggs, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riggs 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
Riggs, IA$2,724/mo$2,916/mo-6.6%
Iowa$2,625/mo$2,631/mo-0.2%
National$3,204/mo$3,101/mo+3.3%
Riggs, IA
2024 average cost:$2,724/mo
2023 average cost:$2,916/mo
Percent change:-6.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,625/mo
2023 average cost:$2,631/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,204/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Riggs

Recent reviews for independent living in Riggs

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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Riggs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riggs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riggs, 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 Riggs 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 Riggs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riggs, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riggs 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 Riggs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riggs, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riggs 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 Riggs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riggs, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, The Fountains and Morningside of Sterling are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riggs, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 144 independent living facilities near Riggs, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Riggs, Iowa is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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