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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Shannon City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shannon City is $4,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redding, IA with an average of $3,468 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shannon City, IA vs. nearby cities

Shannon City, IA
$4,035/mo
$4,763/mo
$4,136/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shannon City, IA vs. the state and national average

Shannon City, IA
$4,035/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shannon City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,035/mo
$4,037/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shannon City, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$4,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,596/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shannon City, 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 Shannon City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shannon City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shannon City

Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA

5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day

Homestead of Creston

5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.

Holland Farms in Norwalk, IA

4.5
The director, [name removed], is great and so are the nurses and the activity director. The younger people who work there are decent, but they are young and not sure they really know how to converse with older people. Dad enjoyed being teased by staff at [facility name removed] and I really ...
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Shannon City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon City, 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 Shannon City 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 Shannon City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shannon City 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 Shannon City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shannon City 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 Shannon City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon City 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 Shannon City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon City 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 Shannon City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shannon City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shannon City protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Homestead of Creston, Holland Farms and Eiler Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shannon City, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 30 assisted living facilities near Shannon City, Iowa. See the full list.

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