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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Ottumwa, senior citizen apartments in Ottumwa might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Ottumwa and consider their options. With 2 senior rentals in Ottumwa, IA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Ottumwa 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Ottumwa, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Eddyville, Eldon or Dahlonega.
Types of care available in Ottumwa, IA
Senior Apartments
520 Benton Ave W, Albia, IA 52531
Benton Place Apartments is an affordable and pleasant senior housing community located in the charming city of Albia in Monroe County, Iowa. Albia is a quiet but active community with friendly citizens. Albia hosts many different community events, such as shows and farmer's markets. Must-sees are...
421 N Main St, Centerville, IA 52544
Centerville Senior Lofts is a beautiful 55+ community that is completely smoke-free and pet-friendly. Apartments are spacious and feature open, gourmet kitchens complete with an island, central air-conditioning, laundry room, and lots of closet space. All appliances are energy-efficient to match...
The average cost of senior living in Ottumwa is 2,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agency, IA with an average of 577 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
The total cost of living can be a big influence when choosing which community works best. The rent burden for Ottumwa is about 16.7% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median price for rent in Ottumwa is $686 and the median home value for Ottumwa is approximately $73,395.
Ottumwa has a population density of 595 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Ottumwa consists of 24,206 people and in total the Ottumwa metro area has a population of 24,454. Racially, the population of Ottumwa is 1.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 84.2% white, 14.7% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% mixed race, 4.0% black, and 8.3% other or not specified. Of the population of Ottumwa 6.3% have a graduate degree, 34.7% have a high-school diploma, and 17.5% have a college degree. In Ottumwa, 8.4% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Based on gender, 50.9% are female and 49.1% are male. The median age of Ottumwa is 36 years old. In Ottumwa, 7.7% do not have health insurance, 13.4% have some form of disability, 19.5% live in poverty, and 7.5% are widowed.
In terms of resources, Iowa has a cost of living index of 91.8, a grocery index rating of 95.9, and a housing index rating of 79.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. There are 120 general hospitals and 75 health centers that provide care for 3,168,703 Iowa residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mercy Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital, and And Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids. The natural beauty of Iowa is ranked 32nd in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Iowa citizen is ranked 14th nation-wide. Additionally, Iowa is ranked 20th by healthcare standards.
During the latest presidential election, 51% voted for the Republican candidate while 42% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of religion, 36% of Iowa residents attend religious services among the 5,107 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-28%, Mainline Protestant-30%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Iowa there are 289 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Iowa ranks 43rd in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In Iowa, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38.
The average temperature in the winter falls to around 22F. The average high winter temperature is around 40F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 4F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 72F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 88F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 55F in the month of June. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 6.46 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 2.93 inches of precipitation a month. The average humidity across the state is 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 78%. On average, Iowa has an air quality index rating of around 41.2 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 53.8 AQI. While residents of Iowa mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Iowa can include floods and earthquakes (high).
The state of Iowa has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of prickly pear cactus, pink lady’s slipper, cinnamon ferns, and western beard-tongue. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the gray wolf, the elk, the lynx, or the mountain lion. The state animal of Iowa is the eastern goldfinch.
Benton Place Apartments and Centerville Senior Lofts are the top-rated senior apartments near Ottumwa, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 2 senior apartments near Ottumwa, Iowa. See the full list.
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