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The cost of independent living in Vernon View is about $3,608 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 109 options.

Read 669 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and North Liberty.

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Photo of Concord Terrace
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.
Photo of Emerson Point
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: 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.
Photo of Virginia Gay Annex
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.
Photo of Pennington Square Assisted Living
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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.
Pennington Square Assisted Living provides a homelike environment that allows tenants to be active and independent while having access to nursing assistance if needed. Affordable apartment-style living enables tenants to personalize their new home.
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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
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.
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, 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.
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
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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
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.
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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.
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, 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.
Photo of Belle Plain Village
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.
Belle Plain Village is located in beautiful downtown in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Belle Plain Village is an independent senior living apartment complex that accepts seniors 62 years old and older. These nice apartments are for seniors that are still able to live by themselves. The beautiful apartments...
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.
Photo of Oak View
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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Leland Smith Assisted Living Residences
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: 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.
Photo of Oakcrest Nursing Home
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Winding Creek Meadows
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.
Photo of Lutheran Living Senior Campus
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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Cost of independent living in Vernon View, IA

The average cost of senior living in Vernon View is $3,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vinton, IA with an average of $2,789 per month.

Independent living costs in Vernon View, IA, vs. state and national averages

Vernon View, IA
$3,608/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Vernon View, IA, vs. other senior living options

$6,795/mo
Independent Living
$3,608/mo

Independent living costs in Vernon View, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,022/mo
Studio
$2,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,951/mo

Senior living costs in Vernon View 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: Vernon View, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVernon View, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,608/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,412/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,795/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Vernon View, IA:$3,608/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Vernon View, IA:$5,412/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Vernon View, IA:$6,795/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Vernon View, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Vernon View 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 average 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
Vernon View, IA$3,532/mo$3,088/mo+14.4%
Iowa$2,891/mo$2,666/mo+8.4%
National$3,223/mo$3,054/mo+5.5%
Vernon View, IA
2024 average cost:$3,532/mo
2023 average cost:$3,088/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,891/mo
2023 average cost:$2,666/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,223/mo
2023 average cost:$3,054/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Vernon View

Recent reviews for independent living in Vernon View

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.

Vernon View independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernon View independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vernon View, 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 Vernon View 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 Vernon View partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vernon View, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vernon View 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 Vernon View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vernon View, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vernon View 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 Vernon View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernon View, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
47.6%
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Grand Living at Indian Creek, Corridor Crossing and Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vernon View, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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