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The cost of independent living in Strawberry Point is about $3,116 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 143 options. Read 565 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.
Parkview opened in Fairbank in 2004. Fairbank is a small community that has everything that bigger communities offer without the hassel or cost. Fairbank offers a grocery store with deli, bank, post office, gas station, as well as several churches and parks. We are close enough to Oelwein which...
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Staff are very kind and professional. The only things that we felt was not great. Food. They served cold plates a lot. The pricing went up several times. A couple months after they got there they were...
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.
Garden View Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is a staple in Northeast Iowa for seniors who value independence, freedom of choice, and the company of those who share common values and lifestyles. Our friendly and caring staff is here to make life a little easier and a lot more...
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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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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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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.
Senior Living 55 and BetterHotel President Apartments is a senior 55+ community located in downtown Waterloo, Iowa. Hotel President is a nine story historical building built in 1929 and offers affordable studio and one bedroom apartments. Features include a community room with a small library,...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is 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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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Overall I have been happy with my experience at Village Place. I have a large studio apartment and I really like the layout of it. There are plenty of activities provided for residents. We have a new...
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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.
The Villages at Marion features three types of apartment living.  Located near shopping and restaurants, Village Place Independent Living is next to Thomas Park, in Marion, Iowa.  This peaceful setting offers residents casual living and an opportunity to maintain long-term friendships...
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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.
Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care features a walking path that winds around the buildings and leads to Thomas Park, where wildlife such as deer and turkeys can often be seen.
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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Riverbend has been a great place for our mom! She has independent living that is surrounded by a supporting staff, great neighbors, and the essentials one needs in a community filled environment. The staff...
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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, 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: 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
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, 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.
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
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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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Strawberry Point, IA

The average cost of senior living in Strawberry Point is $3,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkader, IA with an average of $2,566 per month.

Independent living costs in Strawberry Point, IA, vs. nearby cities

Strawberry Point, IA
$3,116/mo
$3,073/mo
$2,733/mo

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

Strawberry Point, IA
$3,116/mo
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

Independent living costs in Strawberry Point, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,073/mo
Independent Living
$3,116/mo

Independent living costs in Strawberry Point, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,117/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,196/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Strawberry Point 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: Strawberry Point, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStrawberry Point, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,116/mo$3,264/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$4,056/mo$4,475/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,073/mo$4,480/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Strawberry Point, IA:$3,116/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Strawberry Point, IA:$4,056/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Strawberry Point, IA:$4,073/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
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Independent living costs in Strawberry Point, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Strawberry Point 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.

Strawberry Point, IAIA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Strawberry Point, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Strawberry Point 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
Strawberry Point, IA$3,101/mo$2,867/mo+8.2%
Iowa$2,667/mo$2,488/mo+7.2%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Strawberry Point, IA
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
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 Strawberry Point

Recent reviews for independent living in Strawberry Point

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
I would say that the staff is very good with the residents - very mindset on making sure they are taken care of - willing to help. Husband felt more comfortable with Emery Place - felt more like home- not huge facility where he could get lost.

Strawberry Point independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Strawberry Point independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Strawberry Point, 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 Strawberry Point 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 Strawberry Point partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Strawberry Point, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Strawberry Point 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 Strawberry Point communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Strawberry Point, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Strawberry Point 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 Strawberry Point offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Strawberry Point, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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