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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Westgate, IA
The cost of independent living in Westgate is about $3,645 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 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.
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My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Arlington Place at Oelwein is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers Independent Living Townhomes, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. Positioned on the West side of Oelwein near secluded woodlands and peaceful residential neighborhoods. Arlington Place has been providing...
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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.
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...
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
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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Cost of independent living in Westgate, IA
The average cost of senior living in Westgate is $3,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $2,549 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westgate, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westgate, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westgate vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Westgate, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Westgate
Recent reviews for independent living in Westgate
Arlington Place at Oelwein
4.9
A parent has been a resident here for over 1 year and I couldn't be happier with the place. It is a safe and beautiful facility with caring and competent staff. The family feels supported and informed, and included in decision making. There are constant opportunities for activities to enrich ...
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Prairie Hills at Independence
4.4
It is very cost-effective. They take good care of my mom. They are very involved with her. They have two sized rooms. My mom has the smaller one which is enough room for her, she spends most of her time out in the community areas. The food is really good.
Westgate independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westgate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westgate, 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 Westgate 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 Westgate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westgate, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Westgate 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 Westgate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westgate, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westgate 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 Westgate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westgate, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.7%
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Arlington Place at Oelwein, Prairie Hills at Independence and Parkview Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westgate, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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