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10 Best Nursing Homes in Butler County, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Butler County 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 Butler County, 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 Butler County or another care type is right for you. Browse 72 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Butler County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Coster, Charles City and Kesley.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Butler County, IA

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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: 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
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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, 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, 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Butler County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Butler County is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, IA with an average of $3,803 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Butler County, IA vs. nearby counties

Butler County, IA
$4,140/mo
$4,341/mo
$4,464/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Butler County, IA vs. the state and national average

Butler County, IA
$4,140/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Butler County vs. other types of senior living

$4,140/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,140/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Butler County, IA by room type

Studio
$5,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,602/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Butler County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Butler County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Butler County

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

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.

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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Butler County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Butler County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Butler County, 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 Butler County 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 Butler County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Butler County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Butler County 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 Butler County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Butler County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Butler County 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 Butler County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Butler County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Butler County 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 Butler County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Butler County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Butler County 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 Butler County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Butler County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlington Place at Oelwein, CedarStone Senior Living and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Butler County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 72 nursing homes facilities near Butler County, Iowa. See the full list.

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