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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alta Vista, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Alta Vista nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Alta Vista, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Alta Vista or another care type is right for you. Browse 84 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Alta Vista.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Washington, Charles City and Bassett.
You may also consider nearby communities such as North Washington, Charles City and Bassett.
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Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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.
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.
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.
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, Independent 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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Alta Vista, IA
The average cost of senior living in Alta Vista is $4,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson Junction, IA with an average of $3,202 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alta Vista
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alta Vista
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Harmony Place
5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility.
Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.
Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA
4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.
Alta Vista nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta Vista nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta Vista, 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 Alta Vista nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alta Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alta Vista, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alta Vista nursing homes
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 Alta Vista Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alta Vista, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alta Vista nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alta Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alta Vista, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta Vista nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alta Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alta Vista, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta Vista nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alta Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alta Vista, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington Place at Oelwein, CedarStone Senior Living and Cedars of Austin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alta Vista, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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