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The cost of independent living in Sheldahl is about $3,063 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 184 options. Read 1321 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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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.
Quiet Retirement Community for residents 55 and older.One and two bedroom spacious apartments. Safe, Fenced, well lite property. All Units come with Garage & Storage unit with all utilities included except electricity!
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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.
Park View Senior Apartments are senior housing for those who are 62+ and/or disabled of any age. Located in Indianola, IA where small town meets city just miles South of Des Moines. Our community offers garden style entrances with carpeted studio and one bedroom apartments with fully furnished...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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: 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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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
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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
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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: 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.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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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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, 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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Sheldahl, IA

The average cost of senior living in Sheldahl is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor Heights, IA with an average of $2,955 per month.

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

Sheldahl, IA
$3,063/mo
$3,087/mo
$3,111/mo

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

Sheldahl, IA
$3,063/mo
$3,219/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

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

$4,575/mo
Independent Living
$3,063/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,982/mo
Studio
$5,237/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,308/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,545/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,329/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sheldahl over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sheldahl

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheldahl

Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA

3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.

Sheldahl independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldahl independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldahl, 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 Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldahl, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldahl, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldahl 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 Sheldahl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheldahl, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
45.7%
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Independence Village of Pella, Attivo Trail Waukee and Glen Meadows Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheldahl, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 184 independent living facilities near Sheldahl, Iowa. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sheldahl, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ames. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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