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The cost of independent living in Russell is about $2,756 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 120 options. Read 476 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.
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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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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...
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 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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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.
Photo of Winterset Madison Square
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Russell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Russell is $2,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $2,694 per month.

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

Russell, IA
$2,756/mo
$3,141/mo
$3,106/mo

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

Russell, IA
$2,756/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,270/mo
Independent Living
$2,756/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,011/mo
Studio
$5,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,932/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,495/mo

Senior living costs in Russell 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: Russell, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRussell, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,756/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,262/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,270/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Russell, IA:$2,756/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Russell, IA:$4,262/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Russell, IA:$4,270/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Russell

Recent reviews for independent living in Russell

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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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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River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Russell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Russell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Russell, 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 Russell 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 Russell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Russell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Russell 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 Russell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Russell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Russell 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 Russell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Russell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Holland Farms and Addington Place of Des Moines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Russell, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 120 independent living facilities near Russell, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Russell, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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