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The cost of independent living in Wapello County is about $4,189 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 27 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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Wapello County Independent Living Facilities | 27 Reviews

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Photo of Pennsylvania Place
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1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
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.
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Photo of River Valley Place of Ottumwa
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8.0
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8.0
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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and security are good. Meals could use some help. Yes, we would recommend the River Valley Place of Ottumwa community to other families based on...
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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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.
Photo of The Kindred House of Ottumwa
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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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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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Cost of independent living in Wapello County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Wapello County is $4,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Drakesville, IA with an average of $3,404 per month.

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

Wapello County, IA
$4,189/mo
$4,189/mo
$4,189/mo

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

Wapello County, IA
$4,189/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,640/mo
Independent Living
$4,189/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,500/mo
Studio
$4,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,265/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,571/mo

Senior living costs in Wapello 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: Wapello County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWapello County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$4,189/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,640/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,640/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Wapello County, IA:$4,189/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Wapello County, IA:$4,640/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Wapello County, IA:$4,640/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wapello County

Recent reviews for independent living in Wapello County

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Homestead of Oskaloosa

4.8
Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.

Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA

4.9
They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be. They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things. Communication between the community and myself is pretty good, they usually contact me with any ...
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Wapello County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wapello County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wapello 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 Wapello 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 Wapello County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wapello County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wapello 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 Wapello County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wapello County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wapello 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 Wapello County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wapello County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Pennsylvania Place, River Valley Place of Ottumwa and Vista Woods Care Ctr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wapello County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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