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If you’re looking for independent living in the Mason City 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 Mason City. 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 15 independent living facilities in Mason City, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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It's a bit of a challenge because I don't have anything to compare to but, overall, I think our experience at Homestead of Mason City has been very favorable and we are very satisfied with the overall care...
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.
Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...
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My loved one is a resident at Country Meadow Place. There is no follow through by the upper staff. The nurse, [name removed], was excellent and followed through with everything she said she would do. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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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: 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: 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+At Grant Village, you can't help but feel at home in these spacious one-bedroom apartments that were especially designed for seniors. This newly remodeled community is situated in a park-like setting with expansive green space and mature trees in a quiet residential...
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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.
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Cost of independent living in Mason City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mason City is $2,682 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meservey, IA with an average of $2,518 per month.

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

Mason City, IA
$2,682/mo
$2,670/mo

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

Mason City, IA
$2,682/mo
$2,894/mo
U.S. national average
$3,877/mo

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

$3,497/mo
Independent Living
$2,682/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,650/mo
Studio
$4,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,795/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mason City

Recent reviews for independent living in Mason City

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Mason City, IA

3.9
It's all good but, they should tell what all you need for the room before moving love one in. We picked this community because of the memory care unit.

TimberCrest at Glen Oaks in Clear Lake, IA

4.5
I moved to Clear Lake, Iowa from Texas and was staying in a hotel. I contacted the manager at 4:00 on a Friday afternoon and she was willing to stay and give me a tour. She showed me everything including several available apartments. I decided TimberCrest was my next home that night and moved ...
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Mason City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mason City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mason City, 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 Mason City 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 Mason City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mason City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
18.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
30.9%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
28.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mason City 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 Mason City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mason City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
33.0%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
33.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
15.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mason City 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 Mason City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mason City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
42.0%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
25.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
30.0%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.0%
46.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
46.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
33.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
43.7%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
28.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
36.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
43.5%
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