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33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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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: 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: 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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Everything about our experiance with this care giver was great. Staff, kitchen, room and all were the best.
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.
Vintage Park is committed to providing a lifestyle of dignity, privacy, and choice; to offer a safe, secure, homelike environment-to help fill the needs of our area residents through a supportive team approach.Vintage Park Apartments is designed to meet the desires of each tenant by considering...
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Cost of independent living in Shannon City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shannon City is $3,895 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Afton, IA with an average of $2,883 per month.

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

Shannon City, IA
$3,895/mo
$4,462/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Shannon City, IA
$3,895/mo
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,037/mo
Independent Living
$3,895/mo

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

Studio
$5,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,305/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Shannon City

Recent reviews for independent living in Shannon City

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.

Shannon City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon City independent 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 dietary accommodations in Shannon City 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 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
14.3%
17.2%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon City 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 Shannon City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon City 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 Shannon City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
40.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
40%
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Homestead of Creston, Creston Community Housing Inc and Summit House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shannon City, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Shannon City, Iowa. See the full list.

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