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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stanwood, IA

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The cost of independent living in Stanwood is about $2,907 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 172 options. Read 959 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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Whispering Hills 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.
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 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. 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 enjoy catered meals as well as...
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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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33 Floor plans available
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 husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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.
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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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
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: 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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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
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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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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.
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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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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: 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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Stanwood, IA

The average cost of senior living in Stanwood is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $2,220 per month.

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

Stanwood, IA
$2,907/mo
$2,828/mo

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

Stanwood, IA
$2,907/mo
$3,225/mo
U.S. national average
$4,049/mo

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

$4,317/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,850/mo
Studio
$4,993/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,132/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Stanwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Stanwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Stanwood

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.

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and supportive staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Legacy Pointe, the staff members go above and beyond to help new residents feel welcome and ensure their needs are met. At Brown Deer Place, residents express their appreciation for s ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. A common theme among the reviews is the high quality of the food offered in the communities. For example, at Boyson Heights Senior Living, residents are pleased with the wide variety of meal options and the accommodating nature of the staff in catering to individual preferences.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the sense of community and belonging that residents feel at their new home. For instance, at Walden Place Senior Living, residents appreciate the inclusive environment where everyone watches out for each other and the staff foster a sense of family.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, where residents express their satisfaction with the well-kept buildings and surroundings.
Helpful and informative communication. Clear communication between residents, families, and staff is crucial for maintaining a positive living experience. For example, at Legacy Pointe, staff members are praised for their proactive approach in keeping residents and families informed.
Engaging and varied activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at their communities, such as games, social events, and religious services. For instance, at Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, residents are pleased with the availability of activities and feel that life at the community is never dull
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Stanwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanwood, 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 Stanwood 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 Stanwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stanwood, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanwood 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 Stanwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanwood, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
43%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanwood 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 Stanwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanwood, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Palmer Hills, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Stirlingshire of Coralville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stanwood, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 172 independent living facilities near Stanwood, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Stanwood, Iowa is Walden Place Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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