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The cost of independent living in Vail is about $4,737 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 9 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 Carroll, Denison and Manning.

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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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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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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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.
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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: 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, 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, 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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Cost of independent living in Vail, IA

The average cost of senior living in Vail is $4,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willey, IA with an average of $2,908 per month.

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

Vail, IA
$4,737/mo
$4,385/mo
$4,407/mo

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

Vail, IA
$4,737/mo
$3,219/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

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

$4,888/mo
Independent Living
$4,737/mo

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

Studio
$4,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,433/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Vail

Recent reviews for independent living in Vail

Rolling Meadows Senior Living in Carroll, IA

4.0
Seem to be a lot of “turnover” staff these post few months. Hopefully this will all make things better. Food is good some days, and not so good other days. I like living here and the staff that stayed are great. Would like a few more activities – more variety. And I love the van rides and ...
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Homestead of Denison

4.6
My father moved in the summer of [date removed] before Covid locked everything down so we had a chance to get him settled in. During the pandemic when we were not able to visit, staff kept us up to date. Fortunately dad is still able to use his cell phone and reliably communicate what is going ...
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Vail independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vail independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vail, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Vail 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 Vail communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vail, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vail 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 Vail offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vail, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.7%
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Homestead of Denison, Rolling Meadows Senior Living and Addington Place of Carroll are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vail, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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

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