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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elma, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Elma 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 Elma, 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 Elma or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Elma.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Granger, Florenceville and Bristol.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Granger, Florenceville and Bristol.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Elma, IA
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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.
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: 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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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.
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Elma, IA
The average cost of senior living in Elma is $4,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson Junction, IA with an average of $3,202 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elma, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elma, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elma
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elma
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.
Elma nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elma, 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 Elma 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 Elma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elma, IANational
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
27.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
23.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elma 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 Elma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elma 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 Elma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Vale, Whispering Willow and Apple Valley Place at Charles City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elma, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Elma, Iowa. See the full list.
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