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10 Best Nursing Homes in Exira, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Exira 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 Exira, 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 Exira or another care type is right for you. Browse 77 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Exira.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Glendon, Monteith and Fanslers.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Exira, IA
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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
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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: 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
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
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Exira, IA
The average cost of senior living in Exira is $3,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland, IA with an average of $3,534 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Exira, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Exira
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Exira
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.
Arlington Place of Red Oak
5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.
Exira nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exira nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Exira, 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 Exira 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 Exira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Exira, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Exira 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 Exira Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Exira, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Exira 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 Exira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exira, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Exira 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 Exira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exira, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Exira 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 Exira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Exira, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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