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10 Best Nursing Homes in Carter Lake, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake, 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 Carter Lake or another care type is right for you. Browse 46 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Carter Lake.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Carter Lake, IA

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Photo of Lutheran Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Photo of Golden Living Center - Sorensen
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Bethany Heights
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
“Great Friends, Great times and a Great Place to Call Home” More than a motto for Bethany Heights, this is our goal for every resident. If you are searching for a home for your loved one where they can live independently in a safe, friendly atmosphere, look no further! At Bethany Heights, we...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Omaha Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Assisted Living At Immanuel Village
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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Photo of Golden Living Center - Omaha
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Carter Lake, IA

The average cost of senior living in Carter Lake is $4,347 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson, IA with an average of $3,373 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Carter Lake, IA, vs. nearby cities

Carter Lake, IA
$4,347/mo
$4,306/mo

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

Carter Lake, IA
$4,347/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,316/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,347/mo

Nursing homes costs in Carter Lake, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,598/mo
Studio
$4,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,266/mo

Senior living costs in Carter Lake 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: Carter Lake, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarter Lake, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,347/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,344/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,316/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,780/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Carter Lake, IA:$4,347/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Carter Lake, IA:$4,344/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Carter Lake, IA:$4,316/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carter Lake, IA:$2,780/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Carter Lake, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Carter Lake 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
Carter Lake, IA$1,616/mo$5,542/mo-70.8%
Iowa$5,459/mo$5,370/mo+1.7%
National$5,513/mo$5,286/mo+4.3%
Carter Lake, IA
2024 average cost:$1,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,542/mo
Percent change:-70.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,459/mo
2023 average cost:$5,370/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$5,286/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Carter Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carter Lake

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Carter Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter Lake, 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 Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carter Lake, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crown Pointe Retirement Community, Westgate Assisted Living and Cedarhurst of La Vista are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carter Lake, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 46 nursing homes facilities near Carter Lake, Iowa. See the full list.
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