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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Louisa, Worthington Acres and Cedar Hills.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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My husband and I have lived here more than 5 years. We are very pleased with the "place" and the service here. The location within the city of CR is convenient. Our family is very pleased with our choice.
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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
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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.
Community for the active senior 62 plus, that is looking for new friendships, no more loneliness, and no maintenance.Building starts in summer of 2018 and takes 10-12 months.A lot of amenities , like putting green, horseshoes, pub, sewing room, outdoor kitchen and more.Purchase a share in the...
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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.
Our Story….In 1887, Cedar Rapids widow, Catherine Hinkley, knocked on the door of her neighbor, Elsie Stewart, and asked if she could live with them. She was not looking for a handout, she offered to pay them $1 per week for her room and board. Soon others came to the Stewarts’ door with...
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: 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.
Westover Manor is centrally located in a beautiful part of southeast Cedar Rapids, shaded by trees, occupied with wildlife and is close to a shopping and dining district. Westover Manor offers a variety of activities such as bingo, cards, senior friendly exercises, sewing, potlucks and occasional...
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My Mom has had a wonderful experience with Hilltop Manor. The residents are very nice and the place is very clean and neat. The office manager is very helpful and friendly. It would be nice if they had...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Friendly neighbors are always included at Hilltop Manor. Just around the corner from Lindale Mall and located on the bus line, Hilltop is convenient to everything. Spacious one bedroom apartments (with utilities included) are complimented by comfortable common areas,...
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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.
Very well maintained property located across from Super Target,WalMart, and Lindale Mall.Our one bedroom apartments are 640 sq ft and come with all appliances including dishwasher.All apartments have central air, and your own furnace and water heater.Your building has a community room with...
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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.
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.
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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The personnel at Terrace Glen Village not only provide the residents with food and shelter but it is the manner in which it is given that is significant. Personal make an effort to know each other residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My Husband had passed away and my family wanted me to be where I could interact with others. I really believe God led me here as every where we looked was no vacancy, one facility said try Irving Point I am...
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.
Photo of The Villages at Marion
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of The Villages at Marion
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.

Cost of independent living in Palo, IA

The average cost of senior living in Palo is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Auburn, IA with an average of $2,640 per month.

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

Palo, IA
$3,302/mo
$3,382/mo

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

Palo, IA
$3,302/mo
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,596/mo
Independent Living
$3,302/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,309/mo
Studio
$5,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,033/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Palo

Recent reviews for independent living in Palo

Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA

4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
I would say that the staff is very good with the residents - very mindset on making sure they are taken care of - willing to help. Husband felt more comfortable with Emery Place - felt more like home- not huge facility where he could get lost.

Palo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palo, 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 Palo 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 Palo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palo, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palo 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 Palo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palo, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palo 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 Palo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palo, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
40%
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Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, The Views of Cedar Rapids and Boyson Heights Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palo, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Palo, Iowa. See the full list.

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