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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westwood, IA

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The cost of independent living in Westwood is about $3,327 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 79 options. Read 340 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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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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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, 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 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+ 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...
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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 Regency Heights
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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Photo of Iowa City Rehab-Health Care
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.
Located in one of Iowa’s fastest growing counties, The Estates of North Liberty will be conveniently located at 175 S. Jones Blvd. This patio-home cooperative will sit on 8 acres and include 30 individual homes meeting the Universal Design concept. Also, inside this private, gated community...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Westwood, IA

The average cost of senior living in Westwood is $3,327 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maharishi Vedic City, IA with an average of $3,420 per month.

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

Westwood, IA
$3,327/mo
$5,268/mo

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

Westwood, IA
$3,327/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,489/mo
Independent Living
$3,327/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,874/mo
Studio
$4,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,631/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,047/mo

Senior living costs in Westwood 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: Westwood, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestwood, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,327/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,489/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,489/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Westwood, IA:$3,327/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Westwood, IA:$4,489/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Westwood, IA:$4,489/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Westwood, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Westwood 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Westwood, IA$2,148/mo$2,194/mo-2.1%
Iowa$2,576/mo$2,325/mo+10.8%
National$3,144/mo$2,953/mo+6.5%
Westwood, IA
2024 average cost:$2,148/mo
2023 average cost:$2,194/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,576/mo
2023 average cost:$2,325/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,144/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Westwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Westwood

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

4.6
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the ...
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Regency Heights in Iowa City, IA

4.0
Mom is doing very well here she has settled in nicely. She has wonderful friendly neighbors. Her apartment is good she has washer dryer inside her apartment which is wonderful. The staff is friendly and nice. The community itself does not offer any sort of activities but the residents make their ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Westwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westwood, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwood 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 Westwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westwood, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwood 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 Westwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westwood, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.4%
46.4%
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