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The cost of independent living in Monette is about $3,976 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 8 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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What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge
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.
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 Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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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.
40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...
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Greenfield Manor is in a smaller town and it is a smaller facility and I think those do better than some of the larger facilities. I thought they did a very good job. My sister did not agree with some of...
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.
Welcome to Greenfield Assisted Living Community. Greenfield is the premier assisted living community of Adair County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of...
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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Monette, IA

The average cost of senior living in Monette is $3,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weldon, IA with an average of $2,859 per month.

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

Monette, IA
$3,976/mo
$3,976/mo
$4,473/mo

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

Monette, IA
$3,976/mo
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,549/mo
Independent Living
$3,976/mo

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

Studio
$2,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,600/mo

Senior living costs in Monette vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Monette, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonette, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,976/mo$3,264/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,539/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,549/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Monette, IA:$3,976/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Monette, IA:$4,539/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Monette, IA:$4,549/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Monette

Recent reviews for independent living in Monette

Homestead of Creston

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My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.

Monette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monette, 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 Monette 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 Monette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monette, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Monette 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 Monette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monette, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monette 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 Monette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monette, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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Homestead of Creston, Homestead of Osceola and Greenfield Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monette, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Monette, Iowa. See the full list.

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