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The cost of independent living in St Lucas is about $3,401 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 97 options. Read 183 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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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, 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.
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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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.
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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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, 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
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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: 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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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, 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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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, 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, 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.
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in St Lucas, IA

The average cost of senior living in St Lucas is $3,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clermont, IA with an average of $3,012 per month.

Independent living costs in St Lucas, IA, vs. nearby cities

St Lucas, IA
$3,401/mo
$3,028/mo

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

St Lucas, IA
$3,401/mo
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in St Lucas, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,030/mo
Independent Living
$3,401/mo

Independent living costs in St Lucas, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,899/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in St Lucas 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: St Lucas, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Lucas, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,401/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,030/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,030/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
St Lucas, IA:$3,401/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
St Lucas, IA:$4,030/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
St Lucas, IA:$4,030/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in St Lucas, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in St Lucas and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in St Lucas, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Lucas have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Lucas, IA$2,395/mo$2,451/mo-2.3%
Iowa$2,667/mo$2,488/mo+7.2%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
St Lucas, IA
2024 average cost:$2,395/mo
2023 average cost:$2,451/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in St Lucas

Recent reviews for independent living in St Lucas

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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St Lucas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Lucas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Lucas, 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 St Lucas 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 St Lucas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Lucas, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in St Lucas 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 St Lucas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Lucas, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
16%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Lucas 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 St Lucas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Lucas, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.7%
46.4%
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Claddagh Senior Living, CedarStone Senior Living and Mallard Point Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Lucas, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 97 independent living facilities near St Lucas, Iowa. See the full list.

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