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The cost of independent living in Woodward is about $3,036 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options. Read 1202 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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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: 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.
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So far I'm completely pleased with everything here, I'd give them top marks across the board. It's a nice looking place, they keep it very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It's a good environment, and...
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.
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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.
Shelly Rose Estates is a high-quality senior housing community located in the Midwestern city of Des Moines, Polk County, Ohio. Des Moines offers many opportunities to experience cultural activities and events, such as attending the Des Moines Symphony and visiting the many local art galleries...
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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.
Virginia Park Apartments is a lovely, contemporary two-story building surrounded by a spacious, open lawn, which boasts mature trees and colorful flower gardens. This community is located just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Within walking distance is a grocery store and convenience store. The...
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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.
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My husband and I have lived here for over three and a half years. We have a very clean and comfortable surroundings. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure The Village stay safe and clean.
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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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My mom has been thrilled with the staff and all of the social activities! She's made many new friends and enjoys her time there.
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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+ Southridge Village II, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, is convenient to grocery shopping, and within blocks of a regional mall and a local pharmacy. Enjoy your independence in a great apartment home that includes utilities, plus air conditioning, generous closet space and...
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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+ An affordable apartment community located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Des Moines. Each apartment home features generous closet space, great views, plus all utilities and air conditioning are included. Southridge Village is within blocks of shopping, a regional mall and 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.
Cummins Village is nestled away from the hectic mainstream on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just minutes away from all your needs. We offer spacious one-bedroom apartments designed for comfortably accommodating those who are 55+. Income restrictions do apply.Apartments are approximately 562 sq.ft.,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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.
Cost of independent living in Woodward, IA
The average cost of senior living in Woodward is $3,036 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dawson, IA with an average of $2,073 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodward
Recent reviews for independent living in Woodward
Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA
3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Independence Village of Waukee
4.6
Love my apartment. Love the staff. Very friendly environment, very beautiful place to live. I feel very welcome. I just love this place. Best part of my day is my conversations with receptionist.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and caring staff and community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and community members at various senior living facilities. For instance, at Copper Shores Village, residents appreciate the sense of belonging they feel, with one resident stating 'everyone is so friendly and calls you by ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Engaging activities are a significant aspect of many senior living communities, with residents partaking in everything from exercise classes to games to arts and crafts. At Copper Shores Village, residents enjoy 'fun exercise classes and a variety of exercise equipment.' And at Holiday Illahe ...
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Reasonable rent and good value. Affordability is an essential factor for many families choosing a senior living community. At Holiday Illahee Hills, one family mentions that the 'value compared to others is unbeatable.' Another resident at Attivo Trail Waukee notes that the rent 'is very reasonable.' And a resident at Gle ...
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Thoughtful amenities and apartment features. Many senior living communities offer amenities that cater to the unique needs of their residents. At Copper Shores Village, residents enjoy 'underground parking especially in winter' and 'laundry in my apartment.' At Independence Village of Waukee, one resident's favorite part of their day i ...
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Professional and helpful staff. Residents and their families appreciate staff members who are both professional and helpful. At Independence Village of Des Moines, one family notes that the staff are 'great, kind, and helpful.' At Ramsey Village, another resident is grateful for the 'very friendly and very accommodating' s ...
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Safe and secure environment. Safety is a top priority for many families considering a senior living community. At Holiday Illahee Hills, one resident's loved one feels 'protected with the security doors at night, and watched doors during the day.' At Independence Village of Waukee, residents appreciate the 'friendly env ...
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Woodward independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodward, 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 Woodward 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 Woodward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Woodward, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodward 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 Woodward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodward, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
43%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodward 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 Woodward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Woodward, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Attivo Trail Waukee, Glen Meadows Retirement and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodward, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 175 independent living facilities near Woodward, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Woodward, Iowa are Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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