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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clayton County, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County or another care type is right for you. Browse 81 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Clayton County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forestville, Strawberry Point and Dundee.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Clayton County, IA

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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.
Morningside Assisted Living provides quality living solutions to seniors in south central Wisconsin. Morningside offers assisted living services to seniors who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care in their day-to-day lives. Located in the charming community of...
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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.
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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.
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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.
About ABCM CorporationEast Towne Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, 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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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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Photo of Terrace AL Of Hillcrest Home, Inc
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.
Photo of Stonehill Care Ctr
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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Platteville
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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 Clayton County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Clayton County is $3,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeley, IA with an average of $3,240 per month.

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

Clayton County, IA
$3,560/mo
$3,560/mo

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

Clayton County, IA
$3,560/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,539/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,560/mo

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

Studio
$4,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,834/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,246/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Clayton County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Clayton County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clayton County

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Garden View Place in Monona, IA

4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it. They raised prices a couple ...
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Arlington Place at Oelwein

4.0
My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no longer drive. The townhouse at Arlington Place fit the bill. They are independent but it ...
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Clayton County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton 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 Clayton County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton 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 Clayton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

River Bend Retirement Community, Oak Park Place - Dubuque and Arlington Place at Oelwein are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clayton County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 81 nursing homes facilities near Clayton County, Iowa. See the full list.

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