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The cost of independent living in Selection is about $3,957 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 7 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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The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents....
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.
90 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located across the street from Mercy Medical Center, Homestead of Centerville is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and memory care in Centerville, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can...
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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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.
Benton Place Apartments is an affordable and pleasant senior housing community located in the charming city of Albia in Monroe County, Iowa. Albia is a quiet but active community with friendly citizens. Albia hosts many different community events, such as shows and farmer's markets. Must-sees are...
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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.
Centerville Senior Lofts is a beautiful 55+ community that is completely smoke-free and pet-friendly. Apartments are spacious and feature open, gourmet kitchens complete with an island, central air-conditioning, laundry room, and lots of closet space. All appliances are energy-efficient to match...
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Selection, IA

The average cost of senior living in Selection is $3,957 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russell, IA with an average of $2,752 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Selection, IA vs. nearby cities

Selection, IA
$3,957/mo
$3,510/mo
$3,609/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Selection, IA vs. the state and national average

Selection, IA
$3,957/mo
$3,219/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Selection vs. other types of senior living

$5,083/mo
Independent Living
$3,957/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Selection, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,510/mo
Studio
$6,185/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,266/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,430/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Selection

Recent reviews for independent living in Selection

Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA

4.9
They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be. They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things. Communication between the community and myself is pretty good, they usually contact me with any ...
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Homestead of Centerville

5.0
Homestead of Centerville was the ideal place for my mother. The staff was professional, personable, and aimed to please at any time of day or night. The facility is clean, well lit and maintained, and free of odor and clutter. When mom required adapted assistance, the staff was willing to ...
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River Valley Place of Ottumwa

4.0
the atmosphere is beautiful. the rooms are really clean, they try really hard to plan activities for the residents. the food is decent and the director was really easy to work with. we just felt like it wasn't a good placement for my loved one due to a combination of things. they seemed short ...
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Selection independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Selection independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Selection, 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 Selection 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 Selection partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Selection, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Selection 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 Selection communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Selection 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 Selection offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Selection, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Homestead of Centerville, Homestead of Oskaloosa and Pennsylvania Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Selection, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Selection, Iowa. See the full list.

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