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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Sun Valley Lake, IA
The cost of independent living in Sun Valley Lake is about $4,473 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Creston, Osceola and Tingley.
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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5 reviews
What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
2.0
Review score
2 reviews
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.
40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...
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: 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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Sun Valley Lake, IA
The average cost of senior living in Sun Valley Lake is $4,473 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weldon, IA with an average of $2,819 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sun Valley Lake, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sun Valley Lake, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sun Valley Lake vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sun Valley Lake, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sun Valley Lake
Recent reviews for independent living in Sun Valley Lake
Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Sun Valley Lake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sun Valley Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sun Valley Lake, 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 Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Homestead of Creston, Homestead of Osceola and Lamoni Nursing and Rehab Ctr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sun Valley Lake, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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