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The cost of independent living in West Le Mars is about $3,761 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 43 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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Photo of The Heritage at Northern Hills
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Prices are in line with other places. It is a nice neighborhood. The staff communicate very well, which is extremely important.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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We picked this community because, staff, having her own bathroom in her room, amenities and the pleasant welcome we had from the community! Definitely would recommend to others.
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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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.
Sunrise Villa has 24 one-bedroom apartments.  This complex is located in the Southwest part of Le Mars.  It is designed for seniors who want the opportunity for some companionship.  In the common dining room tenants talk, put together puzzles, and play games.  Tenants...
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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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
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-LeMars
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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.
Photo of Northern Hills Retirement Comm
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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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
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.

Cost of independent living in West Le Mars, IA

The average cost of senior living in West Le Mars is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,058 per month.

Independent living costs in West Le Mars, IA, vs. nearby cities

West Le Mars, IA
$3,761/mo
$3,506/mo

Independent living costs in West Le Mars, IA, vs. state and national averages

West Le Mars, IA
$3,761/mo
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in West Le Mars, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,999/mo
Independent Living
$3,761/mo

Independent living costs in West Le Mars, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,881/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,596/mo

Senior living costs in West Le Mars 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: West Le Mars, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Le Mars, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,761/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,999/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
West Le Mars, IA:$3,761/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
West Le Mars, IA:$3,999/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
West Le Mars, IA:$3,999/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in West Le Mars, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Le Mars 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 West Le Mars, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Le Mars 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
West Le Mars, IA$2,792/mo$2,573/mo+8.5%
Iowa$2,211/mo$2,262/mo-2.3%
National$2,813/mo$2,796/mo+0.6%
West Le Mars, IA
2024 average cost:$2,792/mo
2023 average cost:$2,573/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,211/mo
2023 average cost:$2,262/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Le Mars

Recent reviews for independent living in West Le Mars

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

5.0
My father has been in this community for about a month and a half now and he is very happy! He likes being independent, that was the biggest issue for him was being able to come and go when he wants. Also, he can put his tv as loud as he wants. The building is an older structure. If he ...
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Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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West Le Mars independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Le Mars independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Le Mars, 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 West Le Mars 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 West Le Mars partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Le Mars, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Le Mars 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 West Le Mars communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Le Mars, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Le Mars 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 West Le Mars offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Le Mars, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Heritage at Northern Hills, Bickford of Sioux City and Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Le Mars, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near West Le Mars, Iowa. See the full list.

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