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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clarke County, IA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Iowa is $4,584, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Clarke County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Clarke County, IA

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Photo of Calvin Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of City View Residential
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.
Photo of Prairie Village-Knoxville
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.
Photo of Karen Acres Health Care Center
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Luther Care Services
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Community Care Ctr
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.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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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Cost of nursing homes in Clarke County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $4,584 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Nursing homes costs in Clarke County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,208/mo
Private
$5,375/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,584/mo$5,847/mo21.6% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Nursing Homes
Iowa:$4,584/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:21.6% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Clarke County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clarke County

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, IA

4.9
Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view patio…and ducks…and birds … and a very nice portico with shade and comfortable seating; no ...
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Clarke County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarke County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clarke County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.3%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.8%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
37.1%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
38.5%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
7.4%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.4%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
36.8%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.1%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.1%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clarke 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 Clarke County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clarke County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
5.6%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.3%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
6.2%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clarke 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 Clarke County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarke County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
0.3%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.3%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.3%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarke 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 Clarke County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarke County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.3%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
0.3%
0.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clarke 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 Clarke County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarke County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
0.3%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.3%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.3%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.1%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.6%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
7.1%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.6%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.3%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.3%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.6%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.6%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.6%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Woodlands Creek Senior Living, Independence Village of Waukee and Meadowview of Johnston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clarke County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 83 nursing homes facilities near Clarke County, Iowa. See the full list.
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