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10 Best Nursing Homes in Denver, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Denver 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 Denver, 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 Denver or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Denver.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oelwein, Shady Grove and Fairbank.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Denver, IA

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Mom is so comfortable in her apartment. She is very relaxed there and has been sleeping well at night. She was hesitant to leave her friends and move two hrs away, but is making new friends all the time. ...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, CedarStone Senior Living, immerses residents in breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality and complete comfort. It’s a change we think you’ll find refreshingly unexpected.
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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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.
Parkview opened in Fairbank in 2004. Fairbank is a small community that has everything that bigger communities offer without the hassel or cost. Fairbank offers a grocery store with deli, bank, post office, gas station, as well as several churches and parks. We are close enough to Oelwein which...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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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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, 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.
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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Denver, IA

The average cost of senior living in Denver is $3,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumner, IA with an average of $3,631 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver, IA vs. nearby cities

Denver, IA
$3,845/mo
$3,975/mo

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

Denver, IA
$3,845/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,845/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,845/mo

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

Studio
$5,802/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,142/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,362/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Denver over time

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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 Denver

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Denver

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

Denver nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Denver nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Denver, 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 Denver 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 Denver that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Denver, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Denver 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 Denver Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Denver, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Denver 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 Denver partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Denver, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Denver 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 Denver communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Denver, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Denver 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 Denver offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Denver, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Arlington Place at Oelwein, CedarStone Senior Living and Parker Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Denver, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Denver, Iowa. See the full list.

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