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The cost of independent living in Sand Springs is about $3,048 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 145 options. Read 660 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: 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.
Photo of Trinity Place
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 Scott Meadows
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: 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: 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 The Woodlands, you’ll find 42 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, the Woodlands has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities. Residents enjoy monthly catered meals as well as...
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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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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
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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.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...
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 II 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units for those 55 and better. 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...
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Photo of Grand Meadows Independent Living
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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Photo of St. Mary's Apartments
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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The personnel at Terrace Glen Village not only provide the residents with food and shelter but it is the manner in which it is given that is significant. Personal make an effort to know each other residents...
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: 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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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Very clean apartment. Kathy in the office is great to work with. Other residents seen friendly and willing to help others. Nice neighborhood. Highly recommended.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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+ Oak Village offers a relaxed lifestyle yet is situated near downtown, shopping, restaurants, library and other conveniences. An on-site beauty/barber shop is available as are laundry facilities, a community room and patio area for your enjoyment. Utilities are included....
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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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My Mom has had a wonderful experience with Hilltop Manor. The residents are very nice and the place is very clean and neat. The office manager is very helpful and friendly. It would be nice if they had...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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+ Friendly neighbors are always included at Hilltop Manor. Just around the corner from Lindale Mall and located on the bus line, Hilltop is convenient to everything. Spacious one bedroom apartments (with utilities included) are complimented by comfortable common areas,...
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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...
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My husband and I have lived here more than 5 years. We are very pleased with the "place" and the service here. The location within the city of CR is convenient. Our family is very pleased with our choice.
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.
Photo of Stonehill Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Windsor Park
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.
Photo of Henry Stout
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, 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.
Photo of Northbrook Manor Care Ctr
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.

Cost of independent living in Sand Springs, IA

The average cost of senior living in Sand Springs is $3,048 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peosta, IA with an average of $2,100 per month.

Independent living costs in Sand Springs, IA, vs. nearby cities

Sand Springs, IA
$3,048/mo
$3,190/mo

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

Sand Springs, IA
$3,048/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Sand Springs, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,319/mo
Independent Living
$3,048/mo

Independent living costs in Sand Springs, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,270/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,394/mo

Senior living costs in Sand Springs 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: Sand Springs, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSand Springs, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,048/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,300/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,319/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Sand Springs, IA:$3,048/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Sand Springs, IA:$4,300/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Sand Springs, IA:$4,319/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Sand Springs, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sand Springs 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
Sand Springs, IA$4,409/mo$3,974/mo+10.9%
Iowa$2,601/mo$2,352/mo+10.6%
National$3,151/mo$2,978/mo+5.8%
Sand Springs, IA
2024 average cost:$4,409/mo
2023 average cost:$3,974/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,601/mo
2023 average cost:$2,352/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sand Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Sand Springs

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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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!

Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Sand Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sand Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sand Springs, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sand Springs, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sand Springs, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
46.4%
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Grand Living at Indian Creek, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Corridor Crossing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sand Springs, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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