Yes. Residents have access to on-site personal care services, including salon services, making it easy and convenient to look and feel their best without leaving the community.
Yes. Housekeeping is included as part of community life at Aura Independent Living. Residents can leave the cleaning and maintenance to the team and spend more time doing what they enjoy.
Yes. Transportation is available for shopping, local outings, appointments, and group excursions throughout Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area.
Daily services include restaurant dining, housekeeping, scheduled events, local transportation, concierge services, maintenance, and access to community amenities.
Monthly costs generally include apartment maintenance, utilities, dining, housekeeping, transportation, and participation in community events. Care services are determined by a care-based assessment and added as needed.
Residents enjoy a full calendar of social activities and events, including chair beachball, live entertainment, outings, exercise classes, and celebrations for traditions, holidays, and special events. Residents are also encouraged to share their own ideas, helping shape a lifestyle calendar that reflects what they enjoy most.
Yes. Residents can enjoy lighter fare, beverages, and flexible dining options throughout the day.
Yes. Guests are welcome to join residents for meals, and the community also hosts private dining events, happy hours, candlelight dinners, and other special celebrations.
Yes. Dining events may include candlelight dinners, happy hours with tapas, themed food events, and other special celebrations throughout the year.
Yes. The culinary team is happy to accommodate dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions so each dining experience supports the resident’s health and wellness goals.
The restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, giving residents flexibility to dine on their own schedule rather than following a fixed mealtime.
The culinary team prepares a rotating menu of seasonal dishes, regional favorites, daily chef specials, and always-available options, including comfort classics and resident favorites.
Short-term stays may be available based on apartment availability and care needs. These stays can offer temporary support or a chance to experience the community before making a long-term decision.
Additional fees may apply for optional services such as salon visits, special outings, or care beyond the selected service level.
Families should contact the team directly for the most current information about long-term care insurance and reimbursement documentation.
Tours can be scheduled online, by phone, or in person. Families can also request a brochure, use the contact form on the website, or visit during business hours for more information.
Pricing is based on apartment type and the level of support identified through a care-based assessment. A personalized estimate can be provided after assessment.
Yes. A one-time community fee helps cover move-in and service setup. Unlike a buy-in, it does not include ownership or equity. It begins as a refundable reservation fee and becomes nonrefundable once the lease is signed. The amount varies by level of care.
Aura Independent Living combines upscale senior living with person-centered support, engaging lifestyle programming, welcoming resident ambassadors, and a team that leads with heart, creating a community centered on comfort, wellness, and connection.
The team guides families through each step, including assessment, apartment selection, and coordination with the care team, helping residents feel at home from the start.
Families can stay connected through the Arrow App, the community’s Facebook page, and direct communication from the team.
Aura Independent Living is located at 3010 Center Point Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Aura Independent Living is operated by Arrow Senior Living.
Yes. Residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture, décor, and personal belongings so their apartment feels familiar and comfortable.
Yes. Independent living is a good fit for older adults who are largely self-sufficient but want more social connection, dining, maintenance-free living, and peace of mind.
Independent living residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, daily scheduled events, housekeeping, local transportation, and access to amenities such as the fitness center, pool, lounges, and more.
Aura Independent Living offers a variety of floor plans designed with older adults in mind. The team can help families explore options and identify the layout that best fits their lifestyle.
Independent living is designed for active older adults who want a maintenance-free lifestyle with the convenience of private apartment living, chef-prepared meals, daily events, and access to community amenities.
Yes. The team can discuss support options that may be available to help residents and pets thrive together.
Yes. Pet-friendly tours are encouraged so prospective residents and their pets can experience the community firsthand.
Residents and families should discuss pet-related details with the team before move-in, including any community guidelines, care considerations, or applicable fees.
Yes. Aura Independent Living is a pet-friendly community and welcomes many pets as part of resident life.
The team encourages prospective residents and families to discuss their specific pet and any community guidelines to make sure the pet is a good fit.
Yes. In-apartment telehealth services can help connect residents with healthcare providers in a more convenient way.
Yes. Residents may receive on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy through EmpowerMe Wellness.
Aura Independent Living partners with EverSpring Pharmacy, which provides organized strip-pack medications designed to support safety, independence, and peace of mind.
EmpowerMe 360 is a holistic wellness program that may include one-on-one restorative exercise coaching, nutrition support, medication education, telehealth access, and coordination with physicians and specialists.
Through a partnership with EmpowerMe Wellness, residents can access on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with group fitness classes, restorative exercise coaching, nutrition guidance, and medication education.
Aura Independent Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.
