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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins, IA
The cost of independent living in Watkins is about $3,318 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 156 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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I miss the people. Cleanliness was great They were always friendly The food was excellent, especially the house salad. For me it was very expensive it took all my retirement money and I was one of the...
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.
Cottage Grove Place is a continuing care retirement community dedicated to providing the highest-quality care to our residents. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, assisted living memory care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and low stimulus care; the right kind of care...
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Our loved one has now passed, but they were Wonderful!! They have very caring staff. Never smelled bad. They took really good care of my mom and we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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Our mother in law loves Boyson. The staff is very caring and friendly. She has a cat and the entire facility fell in love with him and always dropped in to visit. She really enjoyed the attention she got.
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.
Boyson Heights is a community that encompasses everything necessary to live a maintenance-free, active and engaged lifestyle. Regardless of the lifestyle option you choose you will find the warm experience and opportunities you’ve been looking for, along with 14 different spacious and affordable...
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My name is [name removed] and my Mom is [name removed]. My Mom had always been resistant to go into an assisted living place but after braking her ribs at 95 years old it was time to make the call. With...
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.
Our goal is to create an environment that makes you feel at home! We invite you to continue to share experiences and make new memories, while being part of a community that truly cares. Enjoy your private apartment and let us take care of housekeeping, cooking & laundry. Your friends are...
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WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom...
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.
Windsor Manor Vinton is a community offering everything today's seniors need to help them continue to explore and enjoy life in a safe environment where all their needs are met. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere of respect, comfort and grace, where quality of life is of the utmost importance.
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Nothing specific, our experience was great and I have no real complaints. Everything so far has been wonderful. I absolutely recommend Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids to others.
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.
Prairie Hills Senior Living is an assisted living community in a residential setting in Cedar Rapids Iowa at 2903 F Ave. NW. We offer studio, 1BR, and 2BR apartments. We are part of the Discovery Senior Living management umbrella giving us national resources with a local, family feel.Our...
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5 reviews
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
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, 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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The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They explained the process and procedures.They communicate with me very well, I live out of state. [Removed] was great and understanding. She is in the...
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+ At Cedar Village, you can't help but feel at home. The spacious one-bedroom apartments, adjacent to a park, are especially designed for seniors. Conveniently located, this apartment community offers off street parking, laundry facilities, an on-site beauty/barber shop,...
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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.
Very well maintained property located across from Super Target,WalMart, and Lindale Mall.Our one bedroom apartments are 640 sq ft and come with all appliances including dishwasher.All apartments have central air, and your own furnace and water heater.Your building has a community room with...
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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: 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
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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, 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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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.
Community for the active senior 62 plus, that is looking for new friendships, no more loneliness, and no maintenance.Building starts in summer of 2018 and takes 10-12 months.A lot of amenities , like putting green, horseshoes, pub, sewing room, outdoor kitchen and more.Purchase a share in the...
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
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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.
Our Story….In 1887, Cedar Rapids widow, Catherine Hinkley, knocked on the door of her neighbor, Elsie Stewart, and asked if she could live with them. She was not looking for a handout, she offered to pay them $1 per week for her room and board. Soon others came to the Stewarts’ door with...
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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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The facility was good, the food was very good and they offered a good variety. The rooms were average size and were enough for him. It's a small facility and he received more attention. I would...
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.
Asbury house is independent living, for seniors 50 years plus. We have fourteen apartments, which very in square footage. We have one-bedroom apartments, single efficiency, double efficiency and several suites. All the apartments are located on the first floor, all apartments have a full bath,...
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: Independent Living
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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.
Cost of independent living in Watkins, IA
The average cost of senior living in Watkins is $3,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, IA with an average of $2,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Watkins
Recent reviews for independent living in Watkins
Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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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.
Watkins independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Watkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkins, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins 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 Watkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkins, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins 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 Watkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkins, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
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Stirlingshire of Coralville, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watkins, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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