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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Graettinger, IA

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The cost of independent living in Graettinger is about $2,952 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 11 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Spirit Lake, Spencer and Okoboji.

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They have a good staff. It is a clean and caring environment. I would recommend this facility to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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: 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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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.
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Graettinger, IA

The average cost of senior living in Graettinger is $2,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Armstrong, IA with an average of $1,874 per month.

Independent living costs in Graettinger, IA, vs. nearby cities

Graettinger, IA
$2,952/mo

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

Graettinger, IA
$2,952/mo
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$3,761/mo
Independent Living
$2,952/mo

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

Senior living costs in Graettinger 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: Graettinger, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGraettinger, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,952/mo$3,264/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$3,761/mo$4,475/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$3,761/mo$4,480/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Graettinger, IA:$2,952/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Graettinger, IA:$3,761/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Graettinger, IA:$3,761/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Graettinger

Recent reviews for independent living in Graettinger

Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

4.5
Facility is very nice, kept clean. Majority of the staff is very accommodating, pleasant to speak with. They, like everyone else, sometimes were short staffed, at no fault to the facility. We really liked the private room setting for my Mom. Didn't feel like an 'institution' like some care ...
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Graettinger independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Graettinger independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Graettinger, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Graettinger 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 Graettinger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Graettinger, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Graettinger 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 Graettinger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Graettinger, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
46.4%
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Keelson Harbour, Lakeside Lutheran Home and Willow Ridge Independent Snr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Graettinger, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Graettinger, Iowa. See the full list.

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