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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Grove, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 150 independent living facilities in Shady Grove, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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: 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: 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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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.
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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.
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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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The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They explained the process and procedures.They communicate with me very well, I live out of state. [Removed] was great and understanding. She is in the...
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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 Cedar Village, you can't help but feel at home. The spacious one-bedroom apartments, adjacent to a park, are especially designed for seniors. Conveniently located, this apartment community offers off street parking, laundry facilities, an on-site beauty/barber shop,...
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shady Grove, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shady Grove is $3,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $2,438 per month.

Independent living costs in Shady Grove, IA, vs. nearby cities

Shady Grove, IA
$3,220/mo
$2,732/mo
$3,092/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Grove, IA, vs. state and national averages

Shady Grove, IA
$3,220/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Grove, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,182/mo
Independent Living
$3,220/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Grove, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,309/mo
Studio
$5,056/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,309/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Grove vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shady Grove, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Grove, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,220/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,163/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,182/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Grove, IA:$3,220/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Grove, IA:$4,163/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shady Grove, IA:$4,182/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady Grove, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shady Grove and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Shady Grove, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady Grove have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shady Grove, IA$3,101/mo$2,600/mo+19.3%
Iowa$2,661/mo$2,488/mo+7.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Shady Grove, IA
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,600/mo
Percent change:+19.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Shady Grove

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Grove

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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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.

Shady Grove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Grove, 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 Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Grove, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Grove, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Grove, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.6%
47%
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Grand Living at Indian Creek, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Corridor Crossing Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Grove, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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