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10 Best Nursing Homes in Greenfield, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Greenfield 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 Greenfield, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Greenfield, IA

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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
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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Greenfield, IA

The average cost of senior living in Greenfield is $4,400 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,683 per month.

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

Greenfield, IA
$4,400/mo
$4,486/mo

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

Greenfield, IA
$4,400/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,417/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,400/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$5,335/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,634/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,956/mo

Senior living costs in Greenfield 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: Greenfield, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreenfield, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,400/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,409/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,417/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,923/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Greenfield, IA:$4,400/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Greenfield, IA:$4,409/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Greenfield, IA:$4,417/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Greenfield, IA:$2,923/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Greenfield, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Greenfield 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.

Greenfield, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Greenfield, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Greenfield 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
Greenfield, IA$5,983/mo$5,970/mo+0.2%
Iowa$5,445/mo$5,406/mo+0.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Greenfield, IA
2024 average cost:$5,983/mo
2023 average cost:$5,970/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Greenfield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Greenfield

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Greenfield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenfield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield 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 Greenfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Greenfield, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Greenfield 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 Greenfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Greenfield, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Greenfield 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 Greenfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greenfield, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Greenfield 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 Greenfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greenfield, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenfield 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 Greenfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greenfield, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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