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The cost of independent living in Lima is about $3,349 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 156 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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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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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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: 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.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Valley Apartments is nestled in the beautiful Mississippi River valley, close to natural areas and outdoor activities. Capture the special small town feeling at this one-bedroom apartment community. Enjoy the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry facilities and...
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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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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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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Capture the special small town feeling when you move into your one bedroom apartment home at Evans Village. Located on a quiet residential street, close to shopping and restaurants, this apartment community offers the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry...
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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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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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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.
At Fox Meadow Apartments you’ll find 40 – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Fox Meadow offers a secure and serene environment. Residents of Fox Meadow enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Lima, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lima is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkader, IA with an average of $2,525 per month.

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

Lima, IA
$3,349/mo
$3,371/mo
$3,633/mo

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

Lima, IA
$3,349/mo
$3,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,089/mo

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

$4,048/mo
Independent Living
$3,349/mo

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

Studio
$5,027/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,237/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,766/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lima over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lima

Recent reviews for independent living in Lima

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Garden View Place in Monona, IA

4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it. They raised prices a couple ...
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Lima independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lima independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lima, 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 Lima 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 Lima partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lima, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.9%
34.2%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
30.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
9.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lima 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 Lima communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lima, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lima 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 Lima offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lima, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.9%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.4%
37.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.9%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.3%
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CedarStone Senior Living, Harmony Place and Mallard Point Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lima, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 87 independent living facilities near Lima, Iowa. See the full list.

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