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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buckeye, IA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buckeye, IA

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we 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
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buckeye, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buckeye is $4,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, IA with an average of $2,842 per month.

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

Buckeye, IA
$4,683/mo
$2,842/mo
$4,980/mo

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

Buckeye, IA
$4,683/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,683/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,683/mo

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

Studio
$5,296/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,124/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Senior living costs in Buckeye 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: Buckeye, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckeye, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,683/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,659/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,683/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,807/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Buckeye, IA:$4,683/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buckeye, IA:$4,659/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buckeye, IA:$4,683/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buckeye, IA:$3,807/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buckeye, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buckeye 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
Buckeye, IA$5,471/mo$5,302/mo+3.2%
Iowa$5,445/mo$5,406/mo+0.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Buckeye, IA
2024 average cost:$5,471/mo
2023 average cost:$5,302/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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 Buckeye

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buckeye

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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The Suites of Ankeny

4.1
The Suites of Ankey is a quaint facility and the staff really cares about the residents Apartment sizes are great! There are not many amenities provided. I would recommend this facility, it fits my moms needs well.

Buckeye nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckeye nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckeye, 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckeye, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckeye 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 Buckeye Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckeye, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckeye 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 Buckeye partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckeye, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckeye 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 Buckeye communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckeye, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckeye 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 Buckeye offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckeye, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, CedarStone Senior Living and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buckeye, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 117 nursing homes facilities near Buckeye, Iowa. See the full list.
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