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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington, IA

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The cost of independent living in Washington is about $1,447 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 60 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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Photo of Walden Place Senior Living
2020 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.2
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57 reviews
9.2
Review score
57 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
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Today is the one month anniversary of joining Walden Place Senior Living. I chose Walden Place because they welcomed my cat, Helen of Toy, and I knew a resident who was happy here, and my tour of the...
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.
Walden Place Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on a hill overlooking the famous Mormon Trek Road, Walden Place Senior Living offers you a scenic and vibrant community to explore and share. We are minutes away from downtown, outlet...
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1616 Photos available
7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
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Nursing staff is very good with her. She seems to be continent with her surroundings. The place is always in great order. They are willing to help her with her room and her bathing. Staff is always...
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.
Community HighlightsParkview Manor provides exceptional services with one purpose in mind – to provide a great place to call home. We support those who need minimal to moderate help with daily activities and serve residents with quality care. We even cater to families who need respite care for a...
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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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
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
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.
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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: 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
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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
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
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 Calu 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.
Photo of Silver Palms
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 Emerson Point
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 Lexington Place
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 Concord Terrace
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.

Cost of independent living in Washington, IA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $1,447 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ainsworth, IA with an average of $2,019 per month.

Independent living costs in Washington, IA, vs. nearby cities

Washington, IA
$1,447/mo
$2,019/mo

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

Washington, IA
$1,447/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Washington, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,180/mo
Independent Living
$1,447/mo

Independent living costs in Washington, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$1,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,920/mo

Senior living costs in Washington 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: Washington, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$1,447/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,180/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,180/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Washington, IA:$1,447/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Washington, IA:$3,180/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Washington, IA:$3,180/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Washington, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Washington 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.

Washington, IAIA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Washington, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Washington 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
Washington, IA$2,140/mo$2,194/mo-2.4%
Iowa$2,545/mo$2,310/mo+10.2%
National$3,044/mo$2,897/mo+5.1%
Washington, IA
2024 average cost:$2,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,194/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,545/mo
2023 average cost:$2,310/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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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 Washington

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington

Walden Place Senior Living in Iowa City, IA

4.0
Great location, prices a bit lower relative to other facilities, they've been helpful. Food menu could be a bit more creative, but is fine.

Silver Pond and Reflections at Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA

4.3
Nursing staff is very nice. Treat her like a person not a patient.

Washington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
5.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.9%
42.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
5.9%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Walden Place Senior Living, Silver Pond and Reflections at Parkview Manor and Halcyon House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Washington, Iowa. See the full list.
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