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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington County, IA

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The cost of independent living in Washington County is about $3,370 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 128 options. Read 564 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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Welcome to Coralville Senior Residences! Come join us and surround yourself with the warm, friendly atmosphere of home. Coralville Senior Residences have easy access to shopping, golf courses, parks, libraries, interstate highways, and is nestled amongst mature trees. The lifestyle is quiet and...
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I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory CareComfort. Care. Community.At Addington Place of Fairfield, we believe every resident deserves to live each day with purpose, comfort, and connection. Our warm, welcoming community provides personalized support tailored to each...
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Could not have hoped for a better place for Mom. It has been a smooth transition. Probably helps that almost every day one of the family is there at least for a few minutes. Residents are friendly also.
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Prairie Hills at Tipton specializes in assisted living and memory care in a warm, home-like community nestled on a hill at the edge of town in Cedar County. Each spacious apartment overlooks beautiful landscapes from every direction. Our expansive property offers walking paths, outdoor...
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Bickford of Burlington has very friendly staff. i was sort of dissatisfied with the meals, but overall they are a good community.
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care features a walking path that winds around the buildings and leads to Thomas Park, where wildlife such as deer and turkeys can often be seen.
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Overall I have been happy with my experience at Village Place. I have a large studio apartment and I really like the layout of it. There are plenty of activities provided for residents. We have a new...
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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.
The Villages at Marion features three types of apartment living.  Located near shopping and restaurants, Village Place Independent Living is next to Thomas Park, in Marion, Iowa.  This peaceful setting offers residents casual living and an opportunity to maintain long-term friendships...
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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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, 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.
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.
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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: 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, 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.
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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.
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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+ Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City adjacent to the Johnson County Senior Center, these beautifully designed apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Ecumenical Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, social...

Cost of independent living in Washington County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $3,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $1,447 per month.

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

Washington County, IA
$3,370/mo

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

Washington County, IA
$3,370/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,656/mo
Independent Living
$3,370/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,844/mo
Studio
$5,281/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,633/mo

Senior living costs in Washington 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: Washington County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,370/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,625/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,656/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, IA:$3,370/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, IA:$4,625/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, IA:$4,656/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Washington County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Washington 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
Washington County, IA$3,679/mo$2,538/mo+45.0%
Iowa$2,639/mo$2,633/mo+0.2%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Washington County, IA
2024 average cost:$3,679/mo
2023 average cost:$2,538/mo
Percent change:+45.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,639/mo
2023 average cost:$2,633/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Washington County

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington 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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Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

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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Washington County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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