Page 20 of Best Independent Living in Iowa

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Aura Independent Living

4110 Center Point Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Overview of Aura Independent Living

Live your best years at Aura Independent Living, a blissful retreat in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free living with dedicated services that aim to help with their chores.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy delicious and healthy dining options with a restaurant available from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. daily. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its wide range of amenities and a welcoming environment.

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Overview of Asbury Senior Apartments

Experience the best of your golden years at Asbury Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Dubuque, IA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and exceptional one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The Jule public transit system is also located nearby, allowing residents convenient access to their necessities.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals on their own terms with a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities and exceptional services.

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Overview of Windsor Oaks

Windsor Oaks independent living community offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home. Life in the retirement home means a life of convenience and flexibility because management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Windsor Oaks is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.

The tight-knit community excels at cultivating individual-focused senior living that fosters growth and independence in a nurturing environment. Residents can immerse themselves in amenities such as home-cooked meals, recreational activities, enriching programs, and ADLs.

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Overview of Elite Lodge of Ashworth

Elite Lodge of Ashworth offers a comfortable home-like setting for round-the-clock support and assistance for senior independent living. As Iowa’s premier retirement home, expect to be treated with kindness and an immense amount of patience for a more personal touch approach to resort-style living. Elit Lodge ensures a serene atmosphere and an efficient service that puts its residents at the top of their priority.

As its name suggests, an elite-level of care and superior service is provided. The home has a registered nurse available 24/7, maintenance-free services, housekeeping, and laundry weekly, an emergency call system, a dining room, a resident parking, spacious independent living apartments, a full-service salon, social activities, and stimulating programs available.

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Overview of Evergreen Terrace Senior

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Sioux City, IA, Evergreen Terrace Senior is a distinct community that offers independent living. With specially designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. The community also utilizes income-based rents, so those 62+ can downsize without hassles.

Residents also have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities with thriving local shops and recreational spaces. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Pheasant Acres Apartments

Make every moment of your best years at Pheasant Acres Apartments, an outstanding community in Sioux City, IA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, those 62+ can find the right accommodation based on their preferences. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents gain easy access to their necessities and leisure with thriving local shops and recreational spaces nearby. A fully equipped kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and inviting environment.

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Overview of Regency Heights Senior Apartments

Nestled just a short distance from downtown, Regency Heights Senior Apartments offers a stunning and serene living environment tailored for adults aged 55 and above. The community is ideally situated with easy access to local conveniences and is surrounded by a plethora of recreational attractions, including museums, cinemas, parks, and sports centers. Residents can choose from thoughtfully designed one or two-bedroom apartments, each boasting a variety of floor plans to cater to different lifestyles and preferences.

Inside these elegant apartments, residents will find modern kitchens equipped with energy-efficient appliances and dishwashers, making everyday living a breeze. This pet-friendly community not only provides luxurious living spaces but also offers a safe and supportive environment that fosters a sense of well-being. With Regency Heights Senior Apartments, embracing a fulfilling and comfortable senior living experience is within reach.

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Overview of Luther Park Apartments

Luther Park Apartments is a blissful retreat in Des Moines, IN, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences, with specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also helps with chores and maintenance, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please, as cozy communal spaces and leisure activities are available for their recreation and wellness. Lunch services are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Riverside Gardens Senior Apartments

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Riverside Gardens Senior Apartments, a blissful community in Sioux City, IA, offering independent living. With income-based rents and paid utilities, the community strives to ease financial burdens. Residents experience a worry-free retirement with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and management.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are available nearby, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A congregate lunch is also provided from Monday to Friday, so residents enjoy a hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and a welcoming environment.

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Overview of Meadowcrest Senior Apartments

Experience the best of your golden years at Meadowcrest Senior Apartments, an astounding community in Davenport, IA, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community has income-based rents to ease financial burdens. On-site maintenance and management are also provided, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay.

The community is surrounded by thriving shops and recreational spaces, providing residents with plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals according to their dietary needs with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. With its beautifully furnished amenities and welcoming environment, residents can make the most of their retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in Iowa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Iowa. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Iowa

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 226 independent living communities in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Iowa?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Iowa, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Iowa?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.