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9 Best Nursing Homes in Blue Grass, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Blue Grass.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nahant, Bridgeway Addition and Linwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Moscow, Bennett and New Era.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Blue Grass, IA
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Transportation services, housekeeping, 2 meals a day, maintenance, exercise class, ambassador/concierge onsite security available 24 hours with emergency response system. Friendly staff and residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Those looking for a quality care home for their senior should look no further than Garner Farms. This care home has a number of locations, including Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. This care home offers both independent and assisted living. They offer several floor plans, and their comprehensive 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.
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.
Friendship Manor is the Illinois' Quad Cities only “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Our warm, considerately designed, efficient campus is a safe haven where you can fully explore and celebrate your retirement years.The retirement community at Friendship Manor is a convenient and...
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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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 Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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Cost of nursing homes in Blue Grass, IA
The average cost of senior living in Blue Grass is $4,304 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $3,975 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blue Grass
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blue Grass
Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL
5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.
Charter Memory Care of Moline
5.0
I would recommend this location. Also when I take mom out for lunch, I call ahead and they have her ready and at the door....coat and all. I picked this community because of the price followed by size and staff. Location is good.
Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA
4.9
My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The nurse is a RN and there full time. The director is also a LPN nurse. The activity director ...
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Blue Grass nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Grass nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Grass, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Grass, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Grass, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Grass, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Grass, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookstone of Aledo, Quartet Senior Living and Charter Memory Care of Moline are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blue Grass, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Blue Grass, Iowa. See the full list.
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