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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waterville, IA
The cost of independent living in Waterville is about $3,372 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 81 options. Read 61 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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My folks have lived here for a couple years now at Springbrook assisted living in Onalaska. The food is home cooked and well balanced. There are activities for everyone. A nice heated pool for exercise....
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.
Springbrook Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the eastern outskirts of the city of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Surrounded on all sides by parks, streams, and woodland, Springbrook Assisted Living is a nature lover’s paradise. Adding to the majestic beauty of this locale,...
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: 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+ Redwood Terrace offers a relaxed life-style for seniors in a welcoming setting. This community offers apartments and townhouses with private entrances, laundry facilities and individual laundry hook-ups, and ample parking. The one bedroom apartments welcome small pets...
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: 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.
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, 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, 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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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.
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: 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 Waterville, IA
The average cost of senior living in Waterville is $3,372 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGregor, IA with an average of $2,446 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterville, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterville, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterville
Recent reviews for independent living in Waterville
Harmony Place
4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Arlington Place at Oelwein
4.9
A parent has been a resident here for over 1 year and I couldn't be happier with the place. It is a safe and beautiful facility with caring and competent staff. The family feels supported and informed, and included in decision making. There are constant opportunities for activities to enrich ...
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Garden View Place in Monona, IA
4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it.
They raised prices a couple ...
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Waterville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterville, 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 Waterville 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 Waterville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.8%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterville 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 Waterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.1%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterville 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 Waterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.8%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.9%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.4%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
4.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
45.7%
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