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Assisted living costs in Shady Grove average about $4,230 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 111 communities in Shady Grove. Our detailed directory has 423 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Rock Ridge Residential Care Center
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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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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.
Photo of Willowwood
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
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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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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
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.
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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Photo of Terrace AL Of Hillcrest Home, Inc
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Photo of Stoney Point Meadows
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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-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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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.
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My Husband had passed away and my family wanted me to be where I could interact with others. I really believe God led me here as every where we looked was no vacancy, one facility said try Irving Point I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Maple Memory Lane
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...

Cost of assisted living in Shady Grove, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shady Grove is $4,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hazleton, IA with an average of $3,579 per month.

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

Shady Grove, IA
$4,230/mo
$4,214/mo
$4,304/mo

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

Shady Grove, IA
$4,230/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,230/mo
$4,249/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$5,467/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,191/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.
Assisted Living$4,230/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,249/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,330/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Grove, IA:$4,230/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Shady Grove, IA:$4,249/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Shady Grove, IA:$3,330/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shady Grove, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted 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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Assisted living cost trends in Shady Grove, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted 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$5,494/mo$4,802/mo+14.4%
Iowa$5,091/mo$4,947/mo+2.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Shady Grove, IA
2024 average cost:$5,494/mo
2023 average cost:$4,802/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shady Grove, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shady Grove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shady Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shady Grove

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.

The Views of Cedar Rapids

5.0
They know the residents by name, they all seem to take part in the care and socialization of the residents. Very friendly and personable

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 review score based on 80 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 95 Shady Grove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Grove review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shady Grove review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Shady Grove, IA95 facilities
7.3
Brandon, IA9 facilities
7.6
Jesup, IA111 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Grove assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 80 reviews of 95 Shady Grove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Grove resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Shady Grove, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Shady Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Grove assisted 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 care services in Shady Grove assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shady Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Grove, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Grove assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shady Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Grove, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Grove assisted living

Assisted 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
18.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Grove assisted living

Our assisted 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
11.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Grove assisted 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 assisted 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
26.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shady Grove

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shady Grove protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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