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The cost of independent living in Yale is about $3,173 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 170 options. Read 1395 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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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.
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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.
Valley West Apartments has been a part of the West Des Moines Community since 1979. The community is designated for 62 and older or disability person. This apartment communities rent and deposit is based off of the residents income.Valley West Apartments is located off of University Avenue....
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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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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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
55 + Community in Beaverdale!Gorgeous community and homes located in the best area of Des Moines!We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with all kitchen appliances included. ElevatorStackable Washer and dryer connections in most units.Community Room hosts many resident activities.Fitness space and...
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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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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt living at Oakwood. The Owners are very nice and respond to requests quickly. There is an on site manager who is very good.
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.
Oakwood Terrace Apartments is designed for people who are 55 years of age or older, or person with disabilities.Oakwood Terrace Apartments has a beautiful outdoor setting with many shade trees and benches as well as a gazebo to add to your outdoor enjoyment.Each of our four buildings has it 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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We found the staff were very supportive and kind. That would depend. It's more targeting lower income populations and isn't fancy. So not a fit for everyone's needs . But the care is good quality in that...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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.
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I think things have turned out very well at Corinthian Gardens, my loved one really seems to have settled in well and is enjoying herself! It's a very friendly community, and she's really enjoying being able...
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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.
Corinthian GardensCorinthian Gardens is an affordable, safe senior housing community located in friendly Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. You’ll never run out of things to do here. You can visit the farmers market, spend an afternoon in Des Moines’ lush botanical gardens, or take a walking tour of...
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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...

Cost of independent living in Yale, IA

The average cost of senior living in Yale is $3,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,227 per month.

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

Yale, IA
$3,173/mo
$2,618/mo
$3,186/mo

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

Yale, IA
$3,173/mo
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

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

$4,263/mo
Independent Living
$3,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Studio
$5,283/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,991/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,200/mo

Senior living costs in Yale 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: Yale, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYale, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,173/mo$3,287/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,263/mo$4,504/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,263/mo$4,509/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Yale, IA:$3,173/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Yale, IA:$4,263/mo
Iowa:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Yale, IA:$4,263/mo
Iowa:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Yale, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Yale 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
Yale, IA$2,409/mo$2,599/mo-7.3%
Iowa$2,687/mo$2,656/mo+1.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Yale, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,599/mo
Percent change:-7.3%
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2024 average cost:$2,687/mo
2023 average cost:$2,656/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Yale

Recent reviews for independent living in Yale

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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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kind and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, such as Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Edencrest at The Tuscany, where residents and their families have developed long-term relationships with the caregivers.
Varied activities and outings. Communities like Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and The Arbordale offer a range of engaging activities for residents, including social events, exercise classes, and outings to local attractions, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Clean and beautifully landscaped grounds. The grounds and communal spaces at communities like Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Des Moines, and Holiday Illahee Hills are consistently praised for their cleanliness and attractive landscaping, which contributes to a welcoming and pleasant living environment.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents at several communities, including Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Glen Meadows Retirement, appreciate the quality and variety of meals provided, with many chefs accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Safe and secure living environment. Reviews for communities like Independence Village of Waukee, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Ramsey Village highlight the importance of feeling safe and secure in their living arrangements, with security features and attentive staff contributing to peace of mind.
Reasonable pricing and value for cost. Several reviews mention that the value for cost is a significant factor in their overall satisfaction with their community, with communities like Independence Village of Des Moines, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Attivo Trail Waukee offering reasonable prices for the services and amenities pro ...
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Yale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yale, 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 Yale 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 Yale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yale, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Yale 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 Yale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yale, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yale 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 Yale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yale, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
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33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail, Attivo Trail Waukee and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Yale, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 170 independent living facilities near Yale, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Yale, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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