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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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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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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.
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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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The personnel at Terrace Glen Village not only provide the residents with food and shelter but it is the manner in which it is given that is significant. Personal make an effort to know each other residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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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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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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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...
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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.
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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: 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: 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.

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.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Grove, IA vs. nearby cities

Shady Grove, IA
$3,220/mo
$2,732/mo
$3,215/mo

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

Shady Grove, IA
$3,220/mo
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Grove vs. other types of senior living

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

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shady Grove, IA by room 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

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

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.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

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
10.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
6.5%
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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
8.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
14.4%
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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
15.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, The Views of Cedar Rapids and Boyson Heights Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Grove, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 152 independent living facilities near Shady Grove, Iowa. See the full list.

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