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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rippey, IA
The cost of independent living in Rippey is about $3,285 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 146 options. Read 1132 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.
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.
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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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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.
Located in Prairie Trail, CopperWood at Prarie Trail is comfortable and luxurious—unlike any other senior living community in the region. It’s a bright, active (and pet-friendly!) place where individuals receive personalized, compassionate care and support, leading to days filled with joy and...
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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it own...
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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 Tower Place — 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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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.
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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, 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.
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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.
Senior Living Apartments in AnkenyConnect55+ Ankeny, in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a cozy library, a welcoming community room, and spacious...
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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.
55 + Community in Beaverdale!Gorgeous community and homes located in the best area of Des Moines!We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with all kitchen appliances included. ElevatorStackable Washer and dryer connections in most units.Community Room hosts many resident activities.Fitness space and...
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: 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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
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.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Cost of independent living in Rippey, IA
The average cost of senior living in Rippey is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dawson, IA with an average of $2,168 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rippey, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rippey, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rippey vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Rippey
Recent reviews for independent living in Rippey
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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Independence Village of Waukee
4.6
Love my apartment. Love the staff. Very friendly environment, very beautiful place to live. I feel very welcome. I just love this place. Best part of my day is my conversations with receptionist.
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
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent location. Many reviews mention the kindness and accommodation of the staff, as well as the convenience of the location. At Copper Shores Village, residents appreciate the proximity to attractions and the availability of friendly and helpful staff, who go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. ...
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Plenty of diverse and engaging activities. Reviews highlight the vast array of activities offered at various communities. For example, at Holiday Illahee Hills, residents praise the numerous options for activities, ensuring there's always something to keep them engaged and active. These events include everything from exercise classes a ...
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Delicious, customizable meals. Several reviews emphasize the importance of quality meals in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Copper Shores Village, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience for everyone. Some residents also mention ...
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Secure and clean living environments. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, as well as the sense of safety and security they provide. For instance, at Holiday Illahee Hills, facilities are well-maintained, with cleanliness being a priority for both private rooms and common areas. Additionally, ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating management. Reviews often mention the thoughtful and accommodating nature of the management teams at various communities. For instance, at Attivo Trail Waukee, staff members are described as efficient and helpful, making the move-in process seamless for residents. Furthermore, management teams are respons ...
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Close-knit and welcoming community. Residents frequently comment on the sense of community and camaraderie within their new homes. For example, at Independence Village of Waukee, the friendly environment and warm welcomes from staff and fellow residents have made a significant impact on residents' lives. This sense of belonging ...
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Rippey independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rippey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rippey, 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 Rippey 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 Rippey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rippey, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Rippey 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 Rippey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rippey, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.3%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rippey 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 Rippey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rippey, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.1%
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Attivo Trail Waukee, Copper Shores Village and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rippey, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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