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5 Best Nursing Homes in Cherokee, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cherokee 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 Cherokee, 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 Cherokee or another care type is right for you. Browse 5 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cherokee.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cleghorn, Meriden and Mary Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cleghorn, Meriden and Mary Hill.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Cherokee, IA
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8.5
Review score
2 reviews
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this...
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.
Beautiful Living 'Where Life Is Blooming!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at The Gardens. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or domino game, bake pies in the Country Kitchen,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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I moved my folks here to the ridge in Dec 2023. My dad passed in Feb 2024. During his short stay, the staff did everything they could to make my dad comfortable. They were always kind and compassionate to...
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.
At Holstein Senior Living and The Ridge our "red carpet hospitality" and our focus on making our residents dreams come true, to our exceptional healthcare services and team member's, our focus is always to embrace every moment. This philosophy starts our belief that our residents come first.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Cherokee, IA
The average cost of senior living in Cherokee is $4,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sutherland, IA with an average of $3,418 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cherokee, IA vs. nearby cities
Cherokee, IA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cherokee, IA vs. the state and national average
Cherokee, IA
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cherokee vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cherokee, IA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cherokee
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cherokee
Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA
4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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The Gardens of Cherokee
5.0
As per my brother who is living at The Gardens of Cherokee, he is extremely happy there.
As per my experience with The Gardens facility and personal I would rate them a 5 also. I would definitely recommend them to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
Cherokee nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee, 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee 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 Cherokee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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The Gardens of Cherokee, Holstein Senior Living and Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cherokee, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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