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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sheldahl, IA

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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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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.
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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, 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.
At Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
CommonBond builds stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. The Tallcorn has 49 affordable unique 1 & 2 bedroom urban loft style apartments. (minimum & maximum income qualifications apply)
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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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Cost of independent living in Sheldahl, IA

The average cost of senior living in Sheldahl is $3,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Urbandale, IA with an average of $3,046 per month.

Independent living costs in Sheldahl, IA, vs. nearby cities

Sheldahl, IA
$3,101/mo
$3,171/mo
$3,195/mo

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

Sheldahl, IA
$3,101/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sheldahl, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,629/mo
Independent Living
$3,101/mo

Independent living costs in Sheldahl, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,149/mo
Studio
$5,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,644/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,229/mo

Senior living costs in Sheldahl 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: Sheldahl, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSheldahl, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,101/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,611/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,629/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sheldahl, IA:$3,101/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sheldahl, IA:$4,611/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sheldahl, IA:$4,629/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sheldahl, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sheldahl 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sheldahl, IA$2,409/mo$2,629/mo-8.4%
Iowa$2,739/mo$2,661/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sheldahl, IA
2024 average cost:$2,409/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,661/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheldahl

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheldahl

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Sheldahl independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldahl independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldahl, 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 Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldahl, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldahl, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheldahl, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
47%
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Independence Village of Pella, Attivo Trail Waukee and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheldahl, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 191 independent living facilities near Sheldahl, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sheldahl, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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