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The cost of independent living in Colo is about $3,175 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 195 options. Read 1383 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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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.
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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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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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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, 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...
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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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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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...
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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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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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
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.
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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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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.
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.
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.
The Estates of Pella is a Vintage Cooperative Community that offers 22 thoughtfully designed individual homes perfectly located in the heart of Bos Landen Golf Course. This community will feature a private entrance, clubhouse for entertaining, fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor pool, and...
Cost of independent living in Colo, IA
The average cost of senior living in Colo is $3,175 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valeria, IA with an average of $2,829 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colo, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colo, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Colo
Recent reviews for independent living in Colo
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
Varied and customizable meal options. Residents at various communities, such as Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Independence Village of Pella, praise the quality and flexibility of the meal options. The ability to accommodate individual dietary restrictions and personal preferences adds to the overall satisfact ...
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Engaging and plentiful activities. Reviews consistently highlight the abundance and diversity of activities offered at communities. At Copper Shores Village, Ramsey Village, and Holiday Illahee Hills, residents enjoy everything from exercise classes to arts and crafts, with opportunities for socializing and staying engaged th ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. The kindness and attentiveness of staff members is a common theme in numerous reviews. Families at Copper Shores Village, Holiday Illahee Hills, and Independence Village of Pella frequently express appreciation for the supportive and caring nature of staff.
Clean and well-maintained spaces. Community living areas, apartments, and outdoor spaces are regularly praised for their cleanliness and overall upkeep. Residents of Copper Shores Village, Ramsey Village, and Holiday Illahee Hills all mention the importance of a well-maintained environment to their overall happiness.
Secure and feeling of safety. Many reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with a secure living environment. At Holiday Illahee Hills, Edencrest at The Tuscany, and Independence Village of Pella, residents and their families feel reassured knowing that their loved ones are in a safe and protected community.
Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Reviews show that several communities, including Attivo Trail Waukee and Holiday Illahee Hills, offer a range of apartment sizes and types to accommodate individual needs and preferences. This flexibility allows residents to find the perfect living situation for their unique circumstances.
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Colo independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colo, 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 Colo 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 Colo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colo, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Colo 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 Colo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colo, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colo 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 Colo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colo, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46.5%
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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 Colo, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 195 independent living facilities near Colo, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Colo, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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