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The cost of independent living in Van Wert is about $3,286 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options. Read 280 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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I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...
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.
Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Oakwood Terrace senior housing is in Princeton town, Mercer County, Missouri. The low-income housing is only a two-hour drive Northeast of Kansas City. The 55+ who are looking for convenient onsite accommodation will be attracted to our all bills paid 35 senior apartments. From our apartments,...
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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.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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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.
If you are looking for a senior apartment for yourself or an elderly loved one, look no further. McCord Manor is sure to meet the needs of all seniors who are looking for a bit of assistance, if any, while still maintaining their independence. They have many amenities to help ensure that all...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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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I would highly recommend Orilla's Way to anybody looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
Cummins Village is nestled away from the hectic mainstream on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just minutes away from all your needs. We offer spacious one-bedroom apartments designed for comfortably accommodating those who are 55+. Income restrictions do apply.Apartments are approximately 562 sq.ft.,...
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My mom has been thrilled with the staff and all of the social activities! She's made many new friends and enjoys her time there.
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+ Southridge Village II, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, is convenient to grocery shopping, and within blocks of a regional mall and a local pharmacy. Enjoy your independence in a great apartment home that includes utilities, plus air conditioning, generous closet space and...
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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+ An affordable apartment community located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Des Moines. Each apartment home features generous closet space, great views, plus all utilities and air conditioning are included. Southridge Village is within blocks of shopping, a regional mall and a...
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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.
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.
Virginia Park Apartments is a lovely, contemporary two-story building surrounded by a spacious, open lawn, which boasts mature trees and colorful flower gardens. This community is located just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Within walking distance is a grocery store and convenience store. The...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Van Wert, IA

The average cost of senior living in Van Wert is $3,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weldon, IA with an average of $2,874 per month.

Independent living costs in Van Wert, IA, vs. nearby cities

Van Wert, IA
$3,286/mo
$2,874/mo

Independent living costs in Van Wert, IA, vs. state and national averages

Van Wert, IA
$3,286/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Van Wert, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,993/mo
Independent Living
$3,286/mo

Independent living costs in Van Wert, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,536/mo
Studio
$5,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,948/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,879/mo

Senior living costs in Van Wert 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: Van Wert, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Wert, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,286/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,960/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,993/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Van Wert, IA:$3,286/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Van Wert, IA:$4,960/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Van Wert, IA:$4,993/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Van Wert, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Van Wert 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
Van Wert, IA$5,469/mo$6,428/mo-14.9%
Iowa$2,211/mo$2,242/mo-1.4%
National$2,812/mo$2,804/mo+0.3%
Van Wert, IA
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$6,428/mo
Percent change:-14.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,211/mo
2023 average cost:$2,242/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Van Wert

Recent reviews for independent living in Van Wert

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
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. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Bickford of West Des Moines

5.0
In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been there a long time, and the sales team east to work with. With its locked facility and large ...
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Van Wert independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Wert independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert 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 Van Wert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van Wert, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Wert 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 Van Wert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Wert, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Wert 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 Van Wert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van Wert, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
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%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
46.4%
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Glen Meadows Retirement, Holland Farms and Addington Place of Des Moines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Van Wert, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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