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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clay County, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County or another care type is right for you. Browse 26 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Clay County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Peterson, Truesdale and Ayrshire.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Clay County, IA

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4 star
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Keelson was very accommodating to my sister's needs. She felt almost immediately at home and seems to have fitted in well. Keelson communicates her needs to us. I would recommend Keelson to other...
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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 Clay County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Clay County is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenville, IA with an average of $2,880 per month.

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

Clay County, IA
$3,761/mo
$3,761/mo

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

Clay County, IA
$3,761/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,761/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,761/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Clay County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Clay County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clay County

Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

3.9
I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do I know!! Most of the workers try hard to be accommodating, but the shortage of help puts ...
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Clay County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
6.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
10%
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
6.7%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.7%
7.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clay 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 Clay County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
6.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
6.7%
5.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay 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 Clay County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clay 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 Clay County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
6.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
6.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.7%
0.4%
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Keelson Harbour, St Luke Lutheran Home and Riverview Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clay County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 26 nursing homes facilities near Clay County, Iowa. See the full list.

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