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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elvira, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Elvira 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 Elvira, 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 Elvira or another care type is right for you. Browse 158 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Elvira.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elvira, 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.
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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
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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, 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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, 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.
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.
Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...

Cost of nursing homes in Elvira, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elvira is $4,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sabula, IA with an average of $3,872 per month.

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

Elvira, IA
$4,166/mo
$4,241/mo
$4,194/mo

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

Elvira, IA
$4,166/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,180/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,166/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,613/mo
Studio
$4,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,564/mo

Senior living costs in Elvira 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: Elvira, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElvira, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,166/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,180/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,180/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,573/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Elvira, IA:$4,166/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Elvira, IA:$4,180/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Elvira, IA:$4,180/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Elvira, IA:$2,573/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elvira, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Elvira and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Elvira, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elvira have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elvira, IA$5,282/mo$4,718/mo+12.0%
Iowa$5,445/mo$5,406/mo+0.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Elvira, IA
2024 average cost:$5,282/mo
2023 average cost:$4,718/mo
Percent change:+12.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,445/mo
2023 average cost:$5,406/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Elvira

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elvira

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA

5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Elvira nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elvira nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elvira, 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 Elvira 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 Elvira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elvira, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elvira 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 Elvira Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elvira, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elvira 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 Elvira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elvira, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elvira 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 Elvira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elvira, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elvira 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 Elvira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elvira, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
0.5%
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Addington Place of Clinton, Brookstone of Aledo and Morningside of Sterling are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elvira, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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