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The cost of independent living in Cricket is about $4,448 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 6 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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Photo of Homestead of Oskaloosa
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Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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 Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Benton Place Apartments is an affordable and pleasant senior housing community located in the charming city of Albia in Monroe County, Iowa. Albia is a quiet but active community with friendly citizens. Albia hosts many different community events, such as shows and farmer's markets. Must-sees are...
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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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Cost of independent living in Cricket, IA

The average cost of senior living in Cricket is $4,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lovilia, IA with an average of $2,828 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cricket, IA vs. nearby cities

Cricket, IA
$4,448/mo
$4,461/mo
$4,461/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cricket, IA vs. the state and national average

Cricket, IA
$4,448/mo
$3,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,021/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cricket vs. other types of senior living

$4,719/mo
Independent Living
$4,448/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cricket, IA by room type

Studio
$5,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,326/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cricket

Recent reviews for independent living in Cricket

Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella

5.0
I visited this community and I’m astonished by how beautiful it is. It is immaculate. I can’t wait to return! You have to see this place, you will want to live here! I highly recommend Independence Village Pella!

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

4.0
the atmosphere is beautiful. the rooms are really clean, they try really hard to plan activities for the residents. the food is decent and the director was really easy to work with. we just felt like it wasn't a good placement for my loved one due to a combination of things. they seemed short ...
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Cricket independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cricket independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cricket, 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 Cricket 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 Cricket partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cricket, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
19.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cricket 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 Cricket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Room service
Room service
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35.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cricket 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 Cricket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cricket, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
43.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.3%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
45.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.5%
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