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The cost of independent living in Estherville is about $2,952 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 7 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Spirit Lake, Spencer and Okoboji.

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I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do...
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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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: 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 Oak Haven Care Facility
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Jackson
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 Temperance Lake Ridge
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Estherville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Estherville is $2,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Armstrong, IA with an average of $1,874 per month.

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

Estherville, IA
$2,952/mo
$2,802/mo

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

Estherville, IA
$2,952/mo
$3,190/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$3,761/mo
Independent Living
$2,952/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,367/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,700/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Estherville

Recent reviews for independent living in Estherville

Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

4.1
We chose Keelson Harbour because I was hoping he could go into memory care but it did not end up that way. Another reason was I needed to be in a place that had assisted living that could help me in and out of bed. The food here is more institutional and I would prefer more homemade cooking. But ...
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Estherville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Estherville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Estherville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Estherville 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 Estherville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Estherville, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Estherville 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 Estherville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Estherville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
44.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
45.7%
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Keelson Harbour, Hofstader Residential Home and Good Samaritan Society-Estherville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Estherville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Estherville, Iowa. See the full list.

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