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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elkport, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Elkport 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 Elkport, 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 Elkport or another care type is right for you. Browse 87 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Elkport.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forestville, Strawberry Point and Dundee.
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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
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Elkport, IA
The average cost of senior living in Elkport is $3,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Vienna, IA with an average of $3,163 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elkport
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elkport
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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River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA
5.0
Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my siblings & myself that care was once again needed River Bend was the only place we ...
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Elkport nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkport nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkport, 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 Elkport 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 Elkport 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
27.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elkport 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 Elkport Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elkport, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.8%
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
24.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkport 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 Elkport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkport, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
7.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkport 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 Elkport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkport, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkport 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 Elkport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkport, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Park Place - Dubuque, Arlington Place at Oelwein and River Bend Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elkport, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 87 nursing homes facilities near Elkport, Iowa. See the full list.
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