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The cost of independent living in Shaffton is about $2,995 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 527 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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My parents are very happy there!
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.
Courtyard Village is a senior living community located in Kewanee, Illinois. Kewanee is a charming city situated in Henry County that is known for its beautiful park and exciting annual events. The most popular festival is Hog Days, which takes place over Labor Day weekend and offers a carnival,...
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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, the area's premiere Assisted Living Community! At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults, while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their current lifestyle. ...
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After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
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.
Heritage Woods of Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
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.
The Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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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: 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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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, 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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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.
Located in the vibrant Quad Cities, The Suites of Bettendorf is conveniently located at 2592 Middle Road, near the intersection of Middle Road & Spruce Hills Dr. It’s walkability to nearby amenities makes this the perfect place to call home.A thoughtfully designed, 3-story building is...
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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: 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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Welcome to Luther Manor! Located just steps from shopping and banking. This one bedroom apartment community is a meal site location. Enjoy social activities and exercise classes in the community room, as well as convenient city bus service and on-site beauty/barber shop....
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ When maintaining an independent lifestyle is important, consider Luther Heights. Located just steps from shopping and banking, this one bedroom apartment community is also a meal site location. Luther Heights has an on-site beauty salon, laundry facilities, many planned...
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Luther Knoll is an "independent lifestyle" low-income (subsidized) senior community, meaning that there are income and equity requirements. Such are beyond the scope of this review. The minimum age to be...
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+ At Luther Knoll, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one bedroom apartments that are designed for carefree living with features like generous closet space, walk-in showers and paid utilities including central air. This apartment community offers elevator service,...
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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shaffton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shaffton is $2,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calamus, IA with an average of $2,347 per month.

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

Shaffton, IA
$2,995/mo
$2,498/mo
$2,593/mo

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

Shaffton, IA
$2,995/mo
$3,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,609/mo
Independent Living
$2,995/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,915/mo
Studio
$4,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,887/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,080/mo

Senior living costs in Shaffton 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: Shaffton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaffton, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,995/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,609/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,609/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Shaffton, IA:$2,995/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Shaffton, IA:$4,609/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Shaffton, IA:$4,609/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaffton, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaffton 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
Shaffton, IA$2,962/mo$2,727/mo+8.6%
Iowa$2,661/mo$2,488/mo+7.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Shaffton, IA
2024 average cost:$2,962/mo
2023 average cost:$2,727/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shaffton

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaffton

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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The Taylor Renaissance in Davenport, IA

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The original staff is a 5. The staff has changed and they're in the middle of changing so I can't rate the new people until I get to know them better. It would be nice if they had a loading dock for when people move in but I guess that's the way the building was designed so there's not much you ...
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Shaffton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaffton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaffton, 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 Shaffton 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 Shaffton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaffton 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 Shaffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaffton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaffton 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 Shaffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaffton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Park Vista Retirement Living, Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shaffton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 111 independent living facilities near Shaffton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shaffton, Iowa are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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