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Overview of Nex Senior Apartments

Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Nex Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Iowa City, IA, offering independent living. The community is dedicated to those 55+, providing beautifully furnished and spacious two-bedroom floor plans for comfort and safety. With plenty of convenient apartment features, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities, especially with unique shops and recreational spaces nearby. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $1,366/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City offers independent living in Iowa City, in the Shimek neighborhood. The community opened in 2019 with private homes and shared services for residents who do not need daily care. Organized activities and common amenities create regular opportunities for recreation and social connection. It is designed for someone who wants an independent living setting with an active community around them.

Home choices include a one-bedroom, one-bathroom home with a den, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. A resident can choose a single home with extra space or a larger layout for a couple. The pool and patio, along with landscaped outdoor areas near a wooded ravine and a member-built prairie, give residents several places to spend time outside. Activities include social gatherings, games, art walks, Wine & Wisdom, Yang-style Tai Chi, Drive to Dine, and a Vintage Motors walking group. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

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Senior Living in Iowa City at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Iowa City, IA. 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 City, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90