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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brooklyn, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn or another care type is right for you. Browse 148 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Brooklyn.

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[name removed] drew me in with the home like atmosphere and friendly staff. They have a new management team and everyone is open to listening to questions and ideas. The staff are great and there is always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Garnett Place Retirement Community offers the best of both worlds! While close to shopping, medical services and entertainment, the community sits in a quiet, wooded area with natural surroundings and wildlife to view. Friendly, compassionate, and dedicated staff make Garnett Place easy to call...
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I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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Extremely pleased with the care Mom is receiving. [name removed] worked with us for over one year as we mulled over the right time to place Mom in their care. She was patient, kind, and helpful. During a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
The Villages at Marion offer a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Village Place, the Independent Living Facility, provides carefree living and a community of friends. While at Village Ridge, the Assisted Living Facility, you will be able to maintain an independent lifestyle with the individual...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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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Willow Gardens such a nice place for dad. I have not been able to see him as much as I would like to because of covid, but I guess that is true everywhere. The aids brighten his day, joking with him to get...
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.
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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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I am happy with the overall experience so far at Newton Health Care Center. As far as I know, almost everything is going well for my loved one. As a whole, the staff has been good but my loved one has...
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.
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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Brooklyn, IA

The average cost of senior living in Brooklyn is $4,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belle Plaine, IA with an average of $3,803 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Brooklyn, IA, vs. nearby cities

Brooklyn, IA
$4,803/mo
$4,715/mo
$4,382/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brooklyn, IA, vs. state and national averages

Brooklyn, IA
$4,803/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brooklyn, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,799/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,803/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brooklyn, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,050/mo
Studio
$5,334/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,138/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,394/mo

Senior living costs in Brooklyn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Brooklyn, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrooklyn, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,803/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,744/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,799/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,302/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Brooklyn, IA:$4,803/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Brooklyn, IA:$4,744/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Brooklyn, IA:$4,799/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brooklyn, IA:$3,302/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Brooklyn, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Brooklyn 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Brooklyn, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Brooklyn 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brooklyn, IA$5,257/mo$5,472/mo-3.9%
Iowa$5,445/mo$5,406/mo+0.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Brooklyn, IA
2024 average cost:$5,257/mo
2023 average cost:$5,472/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,445/mo
2023 average cost:$5,406/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Brooklyn

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brooklyn

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Brooklyn nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooklyn nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brooklyn, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.2%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brooklyn, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooklyn, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooklyn, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooklyn, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Brooklyn, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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