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Independent Living

Independent living is designed for active older adults who are ready to trade the chores of home upkeep for convenience, community, and peace of mind — without giving up a day of their independence.

Residents enjoy private apartments, chef-prepared dining, and a full calendar of activities, with the freedom to come and go as they please. Support is there when you want it; out of the way when you don’t.

The Best of Both Worlds

What Independent Living Offers

What It Helps With

Home maintenance, yard work, housekeeping, laundry, and cooking — the everyday tasks that keep you from the things you’d rather be doing.

What It Gives You

A private apartment, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, wellness programs, and a built-in community of neighbors, friends, and activities.

Who It’s Most Appropriate For

Active, self-sufficient older adults who want a maintenance-free lifestyle and a social community — with care options nearby if needs change down the road.

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Independent Living Communities

The following communities in the Legacy Healthcare network offer independent living, grouped by state.

Iowa

Elderly residents enjoying a meal together at a care center, with a caregiver serving them. Bloomfield Care Center Bloomfield, IA A young female healthcare worker assisting an elderly woman with arm exercises in a rehabilitation or physical therapy setting. The elderly woman is sitting on an exercise ball, holding a small pink dumbbell, while the healthcare worker supports her arm and guides her movement. The room has a light-colored wall, a window, and some exercise equipment in the background. Colonial Manor of Elma Elma, IA banner-website-photo-1920x600-1791403628.png Concord Care Center Garner, IA A group of elderly people sitting together on a couch, smiling and engaging in a social activity in a bright room with large windows. Emmetsburg Care Center Emmetsburg, IA A brick building with white trim and a covered entrance supported by white columns, surrounded by colorful flower beds and a green lawn. There is a decorative flower arch in the foreground under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Guttenberg Care Center Guttenberg, IA banner-website-photo-1920x600-1791396992.png Hallmark Care Center Mount Vernon, IA A single-story brick building with a covered entrance supported by four red columns with stone bases, surrounded by green lawn and trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky. Lake Mills Care Center Lake Mills, IA A caregiver in blue scrubs gently supports an elderly woman in a wheelchair, who is smiling and looking up at her. In the background, other elderly residents are sitting on sofas and playing chess, creating a warm, social atmosphere in a cozy, well-lit common room. Manor House Care Center Sigourney, IA A single-story brick building with white trim, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, bushes, and a tree. An American flag is flying on a tall flagpole in the foreground, with a blue sky and scattered clouds overhead. Maple Manor Village Aplington, IA A healthcare worker in light gray scrubs interacts with elderly residents in a common room, smiling and engaging with them, while others are seated and chatting. Nora Springs Care Center Nora Springs, IA A single-story care center building with a brown shingled roof, green siding, white trim, and large windows. There is a welcoming sign in front, surrounded by colorful flowers and a green bench. The sky is blue with some clouds. Northgate Care Center Waukon, IA A spacious, well-lit lounge area with multiple windows, featuring comfortable armchairs and a sofa, wooden side tables with lamps, and decorative plants, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Oakwood Care Center Clear Lake, IA A view of the Oelwein Healthcare Center with a white sign in the foreground, surrounded by colorful flowers and green grass, and a parking lot with several cars in front of a single-story building under a clear blue sky. Oelwein Healthcare Center Oelwein, IA A large, blue, two-story rehabilitation center with white trim and a covered front porch supported by white columns. The building is surrounded by green grass, shrubs, and flowering plants, with a bright blue sky and scattered clouds overhead. Park View Rehabilitation Center Sac City, IA The image shows the exterior entrance of a rehabilitation center building with a brick facade. There is a covered drop-off area with a reserved parking sign for handicapped accessible parking near the glass door entrance. The building is surrounded by green trees and a landscaped flower bed with pink and white flowers. Rehabilitation Center of Allison Allison, IA banner-website-photo-1920x600.png Rehabilitation Center of Belmond Belmond, IA A single-story building with a brown shingled roof, light blue siding, and a small front porch with chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, trees, and a white fence under a clear blue sky. Rehabilitation Center of Hampton Hampton, IA A nurse smiling and handing a glass of water to an elderly woman, with two elderly men sitting nearby, in a bright room with large windows and curtains. Rolling Green Village Nevada, IA An elderly couple sitting on a wooden bench outside a red brick building, smiling and engaging in conversation on a sunny day. Southfield Wellness Community Webster City, IA A healthcare worker smiling and handing a glass of water to an elderly woman, with two elderly men seated nearby, in a bright, window-lit room at a care center. Valley Vue Care Center Armstrong, IA A single-story building with a white porch railing, brick walls, and large windows, surrounded by green bushes and trees, under a blue sky with scattered clouds. There are two handicap parking signs in the foreground. Willow Dale Wellness Village Battle Creek, IA

The healthcare facilities listed on this page are each a distinct legal entity that are solely and exclusively responsible for their own day-to-day operations.

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