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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cambria, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cambria 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 Cambria, 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 Cambria or another care type is right for you. Browse 70 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cambria.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cambria, IA

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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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: 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
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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
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cambria

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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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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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Edencrest at The Legacy in Norwalk, IA

3.8
There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan menus taking the residence age and abilities to eat what they cook. Most things are fried ...
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Cambria nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cambria nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cambria, 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 Cambria 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 Cambria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cambria, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.5%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cambria 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 Cambria Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cambria, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cambria 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 Cambria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cambria, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cambria 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 Cambria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cambria, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cambria 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 Cambria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cambria, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Independence Village of Pella, Addington Place of Des Moines and Holland Farms are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cambria, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 70 nursing homes facilities near Cambria, Iowa. See the full list.
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