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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brooks, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Brooks 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 Brooks, 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 Brooks or another care type is right for you. Browse 66 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Brooks.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Red Oak, Elliott and Stennett.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Red Oak, Elliott and Stennett.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Brooks, IA
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Brooks, IA
The average cost of senior living in Brooks is $3,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bedford, IA with an average of $3,526 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Brooks
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brooks
Oakland Heights Assisted Living
4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.
Bristol Manor of Maryville
5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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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.
Brooks nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooks nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooks, 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 Brooks 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 Brooks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brooks, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Brooks 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 Brooks Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brooks, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brooks 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 Brooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooks, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooks 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 Brooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooks, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooks 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 Brooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooks, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
0.4%
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Homestead of Creston, Allen Place and Eiler Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Brooks, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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