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The cost of independent living in Chariton is about $4,245 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 168 options. Read 1088 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, 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.
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tower Place — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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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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.
Oakwood Terrace senior housing is in Princeton town, Mercer County, Missouri. The low-income housing is only a two-hour drive Northeast of Kansas City. The 55+ who are looking for convenient onsite accommodation will be attracted to our all bills paid 35 senior apartments. From our apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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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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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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
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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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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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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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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.
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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
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.
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...
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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.
Quiet Retirement Community for residents 55 and older.One and two bedroom spacious apartments. Safe, Fenced, well lite property. All Units come with Garage & Storage unit with all utilities included except electricity!
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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.
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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff. We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind. Newton Village offers dining excellence. The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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So far I'm pleased with this place. Everyone is very friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. It's a very pleasant place to live. The only complaint I have is that I've had a...
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.
Sugarcreek Senior ApartmentsSugarcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the lovely city of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee is a community full of activity and recreational opportunities. The numerous festivals and celebrations hosted each year will delight residents...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Chariton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Chariton is $4,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $2,477 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chariton, IA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Chariton
Recent reviews for independent living in Chariton
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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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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Thomas Place at Waukee
5.0
A Place for Mom was very empathetic and determined to find a solution for my Mom. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you so much!
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews at Copper Shores Village and Independence Village of Pella mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff, making residents and their families feel at home.
Variety of activities for residents. Communities like Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Attivo Trail Waukee offer a wide range of activities for residents to stay engaged and active.
Close proximity to familiar locations. Some families, such as those at Edencrest at The Tuscany, choose communities based on their loved ones' connections to local areas and friends.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, as seen at Holiday Illahee Hills, Independence Village of Waukee, and Edencrest at Timberline.
Reasonable rent and value for cost. Many families find that the cost of living at communities like Independence Village of Des Moines, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Attivo Trail Waukee is a good value for the services and amenities provided.
Decent meal options and dining experiences. Although meal quality varies, communities like Attivo Trail Waukee, Independence Village of Pella, and Glen Meadows Retirement provide decent dining experiences for residents.
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Chariton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chariton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chariton, 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 Chariton 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 Chariton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chariton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.1%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.1%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Chariton 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 Chariton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chariton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
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37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chariton 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 Chariton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chariton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Glen Meadows Retirement and Holiday Illahee Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chariton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 168 independent living facilities near Chariton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Chariton, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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