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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dewey, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dewey 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 Dewey, 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 Dewey or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dewey.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Howe, Zion and Stennett.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dewey, IA

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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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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.
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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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dewey, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dewey is $3,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corning, IA with an average of $3,648 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dewey, IA, vs. nearby cities

Dewey, IA
$3,635/mo
$3,726/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dewey, IA, vs. state and national averages

Dewey, IA
$3,635/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dewey, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,690/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,635/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dewey, IA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Dewey vs. state and 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 destination: Dewey, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDewey, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,635/mo$4,394/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$3,690/mo$4,392/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$3,690/mo$4,394/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$3,139/mo$3,220/mo$4,019/mo
Nursing Homes
Dewey, IA:$3,635/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Dewey, IA:$3,690/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Dewey, IA:$3,690/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Dewey, IA:$3,139/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dewey

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dewey

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Homestead of Creston

5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.

Dewey nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dewey nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dewey, 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 Dewey 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 Dewey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dewey, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dewey 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 Dewey Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dewey, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dewey 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 Dewey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dewey, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dewey 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 Dewey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dewey, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dewey 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 Dewey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dewey, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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