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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brownville, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Brownville 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 Brownville, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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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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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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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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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: 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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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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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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.
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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 Brownville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Brownville is $3,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,523 per month.

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

Brownville, IA
$3,919/mo
$4,567/mo
$3,523/mo

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

Brownville, IA
$3,919/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,919/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,919/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,958/mo
Studio
$4,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,430/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,565/mo

Senior living costs in Brownville 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: Brownville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrownville, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,919/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,919/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,919/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,535/mo$3,220/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Brownville, IA:$3,919/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Brownville, IA:$3,919/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brownville, IA:$3,919/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brownville, IA:$3,535/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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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 Brownville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brownville

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.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Brownville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brownville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brownville, 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 Brownville 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 Brownville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brownville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brownville 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 Brownville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brownville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brownville 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 Brownville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brownville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brownville 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 Brownville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brownville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brownville 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 Brownville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brownville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
5.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.8%
0.5%
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