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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Iowa is $4,584, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Grinnell area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Grinnell, IA

Cost of nursing homes in Grinnell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $4,584 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Iowa	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,584/mo	$5,847/mo	21.6% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,505/mo	$5,830/mo	5.6% below national median
Memory Care	$6,921/mo	$6,999/mo	1.1% below national median
Independent Living	$2,925/mo	$3,520/mo	16.9% below national median

Nursing Homes

Iowa:$4,584/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:21.6% below national median

Assisted Living

Iowa:$5,505/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:5.6% below national median

Memory Care

Iowa:$6,921/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:1.1% below national median

Independent Living

Iowa:$2,925/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.9% below national median

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Nursing homes costs in Grinnell, IA, over time

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

Grinnell, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Grinnell, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Grinnell 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Grinnell, IA	$6,165/mo	$5,883/mo	+4.8%
Iowa	$6,000/mo	$5,720/mo	+4.9%
National	$6,098/mo	$5,866/mo	+4.0%

Grinnell, IA

2024 average cost:$6,165/mo

2023 average cost:$5,883/mo

Percent change:+4.8%

Iowa

2024 average cost:$6,000/mo

2023 average cost:$5,720/mo

Percent change:+4.9%

National

2024 average cost:$6,098/mo

2023 average cost:$5,866/mo

Percent change:+4.0%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Grinnell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Grinnell

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8

My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, IA

4.9

Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view patio…and ducks…and birds … and a very nice portico with shade and comfortable seating; no ...

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, ...

Grinnell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grinnell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grinnell, 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 Grinnell 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 Grinnell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Grinnell, IANational

Full medication management

1.4%

1.1%

Doctor on call

6.4%

4.6%

24-Hour awake staff

39.3%

14.6%

Diabetic care

39.5%

15.6%

*Visiting health care professionals

7.9%

4.7%

Home care agency on-site

1.9%

0.4%

Non-ambulatory care

37.9%

13.1%

Respite or short term stays

6.5%

3.5%

Hospice available on-site

9.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grinnell 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 Grinnell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Grinnell, IANational

Dementia behaviors care

3.5%

1.9%

Specialized memory care training for staff

1.4%

0.1%

Secured community and/or wander guard

6.3%

2.8%

Memory care only community

0.5%

0.6%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grinnell 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 Grinnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Grinnell, IANational

Nutritionist / dietician

1.4%

0.2%

Low / no sodium

1.4%

0.6%

No sugar

1.4%

0.6%

Vegetarian

1.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Grinnell 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 Grinnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Grinnell, IANational

Restaurant style dining

1.4%

0.2%

Room service

1.4%

0.1%

Anytime dining

1.4%

0.3%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Grinnell 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 Grinnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Grinnell, IANational

Activity director

1.4%

0.2%

Pet-focused programs

1.4%

0.1%

Community service programs

1.4%

0.1%

Devotional activities on-site

7.8%

3.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

2.8%

0.2%

Outings / off-site activities

7.8%

3.1%

Piano or organ

2.8%

0.2%

Arts and crafts center

1.4%

0.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

1.4%

0.1%

Clubs / games / karaoke

2.8%

0.2%

Live performances

2.8%

0.2%

Fitness center

2.8%

0.1%

Fitness classes

2.8%

0.2%

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