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The cost of independent living in Shaffton is about $3,034 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 534 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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Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Davenport
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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 Avonlea Cottage of Quad Cities II
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: 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.
Located in Maquoketa, Iowa, Hurst Hotel Apartments offer senior citizens independent and assisted living. These apartments offer more than just a place for your loved one to rest their head, Hurst Hotel Apartments presents a setting that fosters interaction and a community feel. There is a...
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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: 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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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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Photo of Sunrise Villa Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Leland Smith Assisted Living Residences
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Courtyard Village of Kewanee
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.
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.
Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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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.
Income based housing for the elderly may trigger visions of run down properties and poor living conditions but this definitely does not describe the Muscatine Tower Apartments, which is located in Muscatine, IA and run by the Seldin Company. This river front property has spacious apartments that...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shaffton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shaffton is $3,034 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
$3,034/mo
$2,502/mo
$2,598/mo

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

Shaffton, IA
$3,034/mo
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

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

$4,667/mo
Independent Living
$3,034/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,486/mo
Studio
$5,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,032/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,129/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$3,034/mo$3,287/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,667/mo$4,504/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,667/mo$4,509/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Shaffton, IA:$3,034/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Shaffton, IA:$4,667/mo
Iowa:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Shaffton, IA:$4,667/mo
Iowa:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,970/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$2,699/mo$2,727/mo-1.0%
Iowa$2,686/mo$2,488/mo+8.0%
National$3,175/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Shaffton, IA
2024 average cost:$2,699/mo
2023 average cost:$2,727/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,686/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,175/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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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

5.0
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.
Shaffton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.7%
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%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
17.2%
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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%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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