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The cost of independent living in Rough Woods Hill is about $3,389 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 121 options. Read 503 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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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo 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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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 55 and BetterHotel President Apartments is a senior 55+ community located in downtown Waterloo, Iowa. Hotel President is a nine story historical building built in 1929 and offers affordable studio and one bedroom apartments. Features include a community room with a small library,...
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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.
Welcome to Newton Place Apartments! This beautiful, brand new community features spacious two-bedroom apartments homes designed exclusively for residents 62 and over. All homes include modern amenities at an affordable price: gourmet kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, full-size washer &...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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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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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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: 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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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: 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, 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
CommonBond builds stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. The Tallcorn has 49 affordable unique 1 & 2 bedroom urban loft style apartments. (minimum & maximum income qualifications apply)
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: 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.
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
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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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: 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: 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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Rough Woods Hill, IA

The average cost of senior living in Rough Woods Hill is $3,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, IA with an average of $2,864 per month.

Independent living costs in Rough Woods Hill, IA, vs. nearby cities

Rough Woods Hill, IA
$3,389/mo
$3,992/mo
$3,333/mo

Independent living costs in Rough Woods Hill, IA, vs. state and national averages

Rough Woods Hill, IA
$3,389/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Rough Woods Hill, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,530/mo
Independent Living
$3,389/mo

Independent living costs in Rough Woods Hill, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,245/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,080/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Rough Woods Hill 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: Rough Woods Hill, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRough Woods Hill, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,389/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,514/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,530/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Rough Woods Hill, IA:$3,389/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Rough Woods Hill, IA:$4,514/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Rough Woods Hill, IA:$4,530/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Rough Woods Hill, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rough Woods Hill 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
Rough Woods Hill, IA$2,282/mo$2,431/mo-6.1%
Iowa$2,639/mo$2,633/mo+0.2%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Rough Woods Hill, IA
2024 average cost:$2,282/mo
2023 average cost:$2,431/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,639/mo
2023 average cost:$2,633/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rough Woods Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Rough Woods Hill

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

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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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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

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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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Rough Woods Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rough Woods Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rough Woods Hill, 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 Rough Woods Hill 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 Rough Woods Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rough Woods Hill, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rough Woods Hill 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 Rough Woods Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rough Woods Hill, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rough Woods Hill 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 Rough Woods Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rough Woods Hill, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail, Independence Village of Ames and Attivo Trail Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rough Woods Hill, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 121 independent living facilities near Rough Woods Hill, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Rough Woods Hill, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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