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The cost of independent living in Shady Grove is about $3,328 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 136 options. Read 496 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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
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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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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: 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, 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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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: 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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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
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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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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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, Home Care
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Shady Grove, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shady Grove is $3,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $2,598 per month.

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

Shady Grove, IA
$3,328/mo
$2,990/mo
$3,198/mo

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

Shady Grove, IA
$3,328/mo
$3,230/mo
U.S. national average
$4,103/mo

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

$4,348/mo
Independent Living
$3,328/mo

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

Studio
$5,271/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,480/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shady Grove over time

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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
16.4%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.4%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
9.8%
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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
12.3%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
23%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.5%
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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
24.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
47%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
46.6%
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Grand Living at Indian Creek, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Grove, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 136 independent living facilities near Shady Grove, Iowa. See the full list.

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