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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kirkman, IA
The cost of independent living in Kirkman is about $2,540 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 170 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 Denison, Avoca and Harlan.
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Choose this facility because it was a little smaller. My folks lived on a farm and then small town so a larger facility would be overwhelming. I think they try really hard but are short staffed like...
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.
Allen Place is a senior living community in Atlantic Iowa near the Nishna Hills Golf Club. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green rolling hills but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and our local farmers market. We also take regular visits to...
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This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A...
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.
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Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always...
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.
We are proud to offer seniors a suite of assisted care services that make everyday living in their home in our community easier and more enjoyable. We provide housekeeping, laundry, meal service, activities and much more to create a vibrant environment for our residents. Contact us for more...
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They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully...
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.
The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...
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Mom has lived at Homestead a year and a half now, the staff are loving and caring people. The residents come first for all. Management staff ate kind, welcoming and always available to listen. If...
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.
Reed Place is a pet friendly senior living community where our goal is to offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by providing compassionate assistance in their daily routines only when needed. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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Rolling Meadows gets 5 stars all around! The staff are all very approachable with any questions or concerns that we have had. The main things that stuck out about them over other places we initially...
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.
Swan Place is located in the picturesque small town of Carroll, Iowa. We are on the east end of town just one block south of Northeast Park. Our beautiful community evokes images of country living, with its large front porch and white picket fence in front. We have two enclosed courtyards where...
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The Hansen House in Council Bluffs, Iowa is an awesome place to place your loved one’s. They are very caring for your loved one’s. In the previous placement they stuck mom in her room by herself and there...
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.
Hansen house is a residential care home located in the serene city of Council Bluffs, Iowa which is the county seat for Pottawattamie County. Strategically located in close proximity to the home are a number of major healthcare providers in the area, as well as churches, parks and drug stores....
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What we like a lot about the St Joseph Tower community is all the different activities they have going on for the residents, like cards and bingo nights. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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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Love Via Christie!! The Via Christie staff all go way beyond what is expected to make their residents feel at home and safe at all times. Very comforting to know my dad is being well cared for. Thank you to...
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.
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There are a couple of things we like about The Rose of Council Bluffs. 1. The location. At first it appears to be somewhat secluded but it makes for a very quiet/peaceful neighborhood environment. There are...
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.
1- and 2-BR affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site; social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including central dining. Attractive landscaped grounds include patios, water features, and...
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My mother was recently put into this nursing home because of her advanced Dementia. At first I was terrified but when I was welcomed by the staff at Oakland Manor I felt so much better about my decision....
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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.
The heart of a community here in Oakland Iowa is its people. Oakland Heights offers assisted living in a safe, nurturing cozy neighborhood. Our rural setting is quite and relaxing. You will find spacious, private apartments, delicious dining, and beautiful community spaces. At Oakland Manor we...
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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.
Explore the comforts of small-town senior living at Addington Place of Carroll. Quiet surroundings near the edge of town create this community’s peaceful retirement setting without sacrificing quick access to Carroll’s conveniences.Addington Place of Carroll provides personalized assisted living...
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The staff at this community were nice and helpful during dad's stay. They did try to accommodate his dietary needs. The community is clean and well maintained. They offer some daily activities, outings and...
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.
Golden Horizons of Ida Grove is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Ida Grove, IA. This quaint community is located in the north eastern portion of Iowa with plenty of fresh farm air to go around. Ida Grove is a wonderful place to reside and it is also a great place for...
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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.
Just 10 minutes north of Omaha, Autumn Pointe is a locally owned and operated assisted-living residence that’s perfect for the person desirous of quality and affordable accommodations in a safe small-town atmosphere. At the same time, our proximity to Omaha allows all the advantages that being...
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The community has 4 plexus units and is very roomy. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience. There are activities to participate in and everything is kept neat and clean.
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.
At Risen Son Christian Village, we care about you, your family and your future. Think of us as a "one-stop" retirement community. We offer spacious independent living options and wonderful amenities, as well as several levels of additional care when a resident's needs may change. Our highly...
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My dad ended up doing the process of finding his own facility before I was aware of it. The facility is meeting his needs.
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.
CAMELOT VILLAGE is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is made up of units including 29 one-bedroom and 7 efficiency apartments. Four of these units are designed specifically for physically handicapped persons. Apartment amenities include a shower with tub, safety rails in bathroom, electric...
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Carter Place is filled with a skilled, caring and friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable, well maintained and clean. They offer a wide array of activities for all to enjoy. The facility is sized right,...
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.
Carter Place is located in the quiet countryside just outside of Blair, Nebraska. We offer assisted living with all of the comforts of home. Your health and safety is our top priority:On site 24 hour a day Registered NurseShort term care availableAssistance with medication and daily...
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They charge extra for making sure he takes his meds, which I understood would be included in his monthly rent as long as I set up his meds. It's an extra $[removed]per month. Based off of the experience we...
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.
Why spend another winter alone? Move to Arlington Place and join in on all the wonderful activities that are offered right in their community. Feel secure with 24 hour a day monitoring system and Registered Nurse available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just some of the services included in your...
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Staff is useful and friendly, although not always available or there when my mother needs them. You can ring the front desk but sometimes it can take some time to get assistance. Other than that great...
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.
Our senior apartments bring a whole new concept to senior living to Omaha! Woodbridge Senior Village is an independent living senior apartment campus for people 55+ years young that is neither a government sponsored program, nor a Buy-In retirement community. Comfortable & spacious,...
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My Mom loves Keystone Villas. She said the people are beautiful. She really enjoying the meals and being able to socialize with people her age. Thank for giving us peace of mind!
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Skyline Assisted and Independent Living, you will discover more than our well-appointed community and extensive range of services. You will find a warm dedicated staff committed to creating a place you will be delighted to call home. From nutritious healthy meals, fun interactive activities,...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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.
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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 Kirkman, IA
The average cost of senior living in Kirkman is $2,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marne, IA with an average of $2,542 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Kirkman
Recent reviews for independent living in Kirkman
Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA
4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Via Christe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Omaha, NE
5.0
Our mother has only been at Via Christe for a week and a half but it has been a wonderful experience so far! {name removed} worked with us and moms doctor to sort out medications. Mom loves her room and has started to participate in the daily activities. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living
4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.
Kirkman independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkman, 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 Kirkman 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 Kirkman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkman, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
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9.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.8%
33.5%
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkman 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 Kirkman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkman, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkman 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 Kirkman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkman, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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