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The cost of independent living in Tama County is about $3,351 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 135 options. Read 497 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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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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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.
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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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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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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 Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Fox Meadow Apartments you’ll find 40 – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Fox Meadow offers a secure and serene environment. Residents of Fox Meadow enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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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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+ Capture the special small town feeling when you move into your one bedroom apartment home at Evans Village. Located on a quiet residential street, close to shopping and restaurants, this apartment community offers the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry...
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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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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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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.
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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, 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.
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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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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.
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: 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.
Quiet Retirement Community for residents 55 and older.One and two bedroom spacious apartments. Safe, Fenced, well lite property. All Units come with Garage & Storage unit with all utilities included except electricity!
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...

Cost of independent living in Tama County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Tama County is $3,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $2,608 per month.

Independent living costs in Tama County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Tama County, IA
$3,351/mo
$4,010/mo
$3,497/mo

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

Tama County, IA
$3,351/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Tama County, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,538/mo
Independent Living
$3,351/mo

Independent living costs in Tama County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,753/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,847/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Tama County 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: Tama County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTama County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,351/mo$3,268/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,538/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Tama County, IA:$3,351/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Tama County, IA:$4,495/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Tama County, IA:$4,538/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Tama County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tama County 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
Tama County, IA$3,101/mo$2,600/mo+19.3%
Iowa$2,661/mo$2,488/mo+7.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Tama County, IA
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,600/mo
Percent change:+19.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Tama County

Recent reviews for independent living in Tama County

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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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.

Tama County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tama County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tama County, 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 Tama County 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 Tama County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tama County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tama County 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 Tama County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tama County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tama County 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 Tama County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tama County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.8%
46.4%
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