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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.
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Everything is going pretty well for my mother this community. She is still adjusting and getting use too the community. The community looks great and they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff is...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
Meadow Ridge EstatesMeadow Ridge Estates is a full-service senior housing community situated on the fringes of Moberly, Randolph County, in Missouri. Close to the Moberly Regional Medical Center, Meadow Ridge residents will find it easy to get the necessary care they desire. Opened in 2005 to a...
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Cost of independent living in Shaw, MO

The average cost of senior living in Shaw is $3,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamestown, MO with an average of $2,938 per month.

Independent living costs in Shaw, MO, vs. nearby cities

Shaw, MO
$3,014/mo
$3,401/mo
$3,307/mo

Independent living costs in Shaw, MO, vs. state and national averages

Shaw, MO
$3,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Shaw, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,847/mo
Independent Living
$3,014/mo

Independent living costs in Shaw, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,523/mo

Senior living costs in Shaw 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: Shaw, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaw, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,014/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,731/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,847/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shaw, MO:$3,014/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Shaw, MO:$3,731/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shaw, MO:$4,847/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaw, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaw 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shaw, MO$2,451/mo$2,514/mo-2.5%
Missouri$3,016/mo$2,806/mo+7.5%
National$3,166/mo$3,029/mo+4.5%
Shaw, MO
2024 average cost:$2,451/mo
2023 average cost:$2,514/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,016/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaw

The Westbury Senior Living in Columbia, MO

4.8
I chose The Westbury because it was brand new in November when I moved in, I have a one bedroom apartment that was bigger than other facilities I checked into, and I just really liked the staff members. The staff is really excellent, I lived in a different facility before so I have something to ...
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Ashbury Heights of Fayette

4.0
My mother came to Ashbury when she could no longer live unassisted in her home. The move was very hard for her. Not only was she recovering from a broken hip, she also had to give up her independence and the privacy of her own home. The Ashbury staff helped her make this transition in a very ...
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Ashbury Heights of Jefferson City

5.0
We had to place my mom in an assisted living that was able to care for Alzheimer's, Ashbury Heights was a perfect fit, one because it is a very small facility and they are like family. The first week was very hard on us kids and on our mom and they were so patient and understanding and would ...
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Shaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw, 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 Shaw 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 Shaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaw, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw 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 Shaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw 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 Shaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaw, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashbury Heights of Fayette, The Westbury Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living at Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shaw, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Shaw, Missouri. See the full list.
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