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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shannon City, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shannon 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 Shannon 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 41 independent living facilities in Shannon City, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakwood Terrace senior housing is in Princeton town, Mercer County, Missouri. The low-income housing is only a two-hour drive Northeast of Kansas City. The 55+ who are looking for convenient onsite accommodation will be attracted to our all bills paid 35 senior apartments. From our apartments,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Senior Living in IndianolaSituated in the beautiful town of Indianola, Iowa, this Connect55+ location offers more than just independent senior living apartments. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at this welcoming community with fun social activities, exciting classes, engaging...
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Cost of independent living in Shannon City, IA
The average cost of senior living in Shannon City is $3,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thayer, IA with an average of $2,877 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shannon City, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shannon City, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shannon City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shannon City, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Shannon City
Recent reviews for independent living in Shannon City
Holland Farms in Norwalk, IA
4.5
The director, [name removed], is great and so are the nurses and the activity director. The younger people who work there are decent, but they are young and not sure they really know how to converse with older people. Dad enjoyed being teased by staff at [facility name removed] and I really ...
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Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA
5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day
Shannon City independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.1%
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Homestead of Creston, Holland Farms and Eiler Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shannon City, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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