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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Altoona, IA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Altoona area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Altoona. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 48 independent living facilities in Altoona, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Ankeny or Capitol Heights.

Altoona Independent Living Facilities | 294 Reviews

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Average starting price $3,080/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Altoona, IA
Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA
3.8

We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that she is safe and they have handled the pandemic very well.

Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0

Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0

I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.

Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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89 reviews

The employees here are extremely passionate about each and every one's experience when coming here and make it feels so comfortable and welcomed to the tenants, staff, and future tenants.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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9.2
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26 reviews

Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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39 reviews

Very clean, all staff that we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The front office staff bent over backwards to help us at a very difficult time for our family. Seriously great staff.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...

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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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33 reviews

My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...

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Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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2 reviews

Attivo Trail is not an assisted-living facility; it contains complete apartments with everything an adult would need. I have a two bedroom, 2 bath living space with a complete kitchen with all appliances. I...

Provides: Independent Living
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Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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2 reviews

Attivo Trail is not an assisted-living facility; it contains complete apartments with everything an adult would need. I have a two bedroom, 2 bath living space with a complete kitchen with all appliances. I...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Suites of Ankeny

420 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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4 reviews

All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.

Provides: Assisted Living

Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
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19 reviews

I am basing this off of the memory Care unit since Mom has been there the longest. They're willing to work with families on where to place residents and how to care for each individual resident. With the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...

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Edencrest at The Tuscany

1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
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7 reviews

Very nice facility. The staff is extremely helpful and always looking for ways they can help residents. Facility is always clean. Elegantly decorated common areas for season or holiday. Menu could be more...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...

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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing

601 Hawthorne Crossing Drive SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 reviews

Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...

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The Rose of East Des Moines

1331 Idaho Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 reviews

I am happy for the care that is received from this community. The staff are caring and attentive to the residents. The menu offers alot of healthy meals that she is enjoying. The activities are helpful for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Rose of East Des Moines is an independent living community located in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines is a part of the counties of Polk and Warren. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, residents have easy access to hospitals, parks, shopping, and fine dining. Just about anything residents...

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Connect55 Plus Ankeny

1225 SW. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
Review Score
1 review
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Living Apartments in AnkenyConnect55+ Ankeny, in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a cozy library, a welcoming community room, and spacious...

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Connect55 Plus Ankeny

1225 SW. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
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1 review
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Living Apartments in AnkenyConnect55+ Ankeny, in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a cozy library, a welcoming community room, and spacious...

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Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 reviews

My parents love it there. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The apartment is beautiful. The only reason I rated activities down a little is because we thought there would be...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...

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Prairie Village of Altoona

500 5th Ave. SW, Altoona, IA 50009

26 reviews

My husband and I have lived here for over three and a half years. We have a very clean and comfortable surroundings. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure The Village stay safe and clean.

Provides: Senior Apartments

Vintage Cooperative of Altoona

1427 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

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Provides: Independent Living

Hickory Grove Apartments

4010 E. 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Provides: Independent Living

Candleridge Apartments

513 Brick Street SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Provides: Independent Living

East View Manor

3700 E 31st Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Provides: Independent Living

Stonecrest Apartments

3330 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Provides: Independent Living

Stonecrest Apartments

3330 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Provides: Independent Living

Pleasant Hill Residential

4755 Parkridge Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes

Valley View Village

2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Trinity Center at Luther Park

1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 reviews
Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Luther Care Services

2824 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cost of independent living in Altoona, IA

The average cost of senior living in Altoona is 3,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of 2,831 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Independence Village of Pella, Attivo Trail Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altoona, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Altoona, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Altoona, Iowa are Independence Village of Ankeny. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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