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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clyde, IA

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The cost of independent living in Clyde is about $2,711 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options.

Read 75 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ankeny, Ames and Bondurant.

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The staff is very caring we have taken my mom out on a couple of vacations and she had a hospital stay. They called and checked on her. When she was ready to go back I called the RN and she was on top of...
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At StoryPoint Altoona, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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The staff at Windsor Manor is really compassionate. The director and nurse check in with Mom frequently. Everybody is going above and beyond to make her feel at home. They let her eat her meals in her room...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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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.
Welcome to Newton Place Apartments! This beautiful, brand new community features spacious two-bedroom apartments homes designed exclusively for residents 62 and over. All homes include modern amenities at an affordable price: gourmet kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, full-size washer &...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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.
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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: 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.
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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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!
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: 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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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.
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, 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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Clyde, IA

The average cost of senior living in Clyde is $2,711 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mingo, IA with an average of $2,516 per month.

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

Clyde, IA
$2,711/mo
$2,852/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,128/mo
Independent Living
$2,711/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,410/mo

Senior living costs in Clyde 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: Clyde, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClyde, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,711/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,609/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,128/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Clyde, IA:$2,711/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Clyde, IA:$5,609/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Clyde, IA:$7,128/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Clyde

Recent reviews for independent living in Clyde

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Clyde independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clyde independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clyde, 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 Clyde 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 Clyde partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clyde, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clyde 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 Clyde communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clyde, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clyde 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 Clyde offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clyde, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
44.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Altoona, Windsor Manor Nevada and The Suites of Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clyde, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Clyde, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Clyde, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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