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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kensett, IA

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Staff here has been very outgoing, welcoming and helpful. Good food, lots of activities very comfortable accommodations a safe and great place for your loved ones. Good, safe and caring staff. Many things to...
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.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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I was very pleased with the care that my husband received while at the Cedars of Austin. The staff was very kind and met all his needs. Every day he had an activity that he would enjoy, from weekly bus...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
In 1985, Darrel Farr renovated the Red Cedar Inn to create The Cedars of Austin. The ideal location in the heart of Austin, beautiful view of the Red Cedar River, walking paths around the Mill Pond and wonderful common area design made it an easy choice.Mr. Farr knows that loving care and a sense...
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I would give all of those a 5. She has loved it there. All the workers are always happy. They check on her all the time and it is such a nice clean place
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.
Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...
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The staff has been communicating well with the family they are very friendly. My mother really enjoys her meals the portions and taste seems good. There are a few activities that she has been engaging in...
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.
Cedar Vale Assisted Living opened it's doors in 2005 to serve those in Nashua, Iowa by providing them with a beautiful place to live set back off the road surrounded by trees in a more peaceful atmosphere.
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Staff at Whispering Willow were wonderful with my Dad during his short stay. Both staff and the other residents were kind and encouraging. Dad even found a brother and sister he knew, who he spent time with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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The community is very safe, clean and inviting. There are many activities to keep the residents active and engaged. The activities director is very creative and involves as many of the residents in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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The staff is friendly and informative. The communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. They have activities going and for the residents to participate in. I would...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which...
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They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
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.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Austin
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My sister in law who is in the community seems to be a little confused about the whole transitioning process. However, when i have visit her she really does seem to enjoy her meals they look healthy and...
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.
Our House Memory Care is located in Austin, Minnesota. Our House Memory Care offers a safe, comfortable environment for your loved who is having memory problems or has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's. Knowing that your loved one is having their needs met in a caring, compassionate...
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I'm happy with the staff and the facility. Mom really likes it there which is the important part. The only reason I didn't give them a 5 rating is because they have been a little bit short staffed at times...
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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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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The facility has a very homey feel & the residents and staff have been very welcoming. There are a variety of different room layouts, some bigger than others. My mom's rooms are a bit smaller, but with her...
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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The experience we have had with my mother has been good. The place is beautiful and is always clean and bright. The staff is always inviting and friendly. They provide good meals and plenty of snacks. Nobody...
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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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Kensett, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kensett is $3,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scarville, IA with an average of $3,723 per month.

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

Kensett, IA
$3,892/mo
$4,371/mo
$4,081/mo

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

Kensett, IA
$3,892/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,855/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,892/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,535/mo
Studio
$4,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,431/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Kensett 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: Kensett, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKensett, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,892/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,855/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,855/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,467/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kensett, IA:$3,892/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kensett, IA:$3,855/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kensett, IA:$3,855/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kensett, IA:$3,467/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kensett, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Kensett 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 Kensett, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kensett 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
Kensett, IA$4,840/mo$3,950/mo+22.5%
Iowa$4,594/mo$4,410/mo+4.2%
National$4,856/mo$4,826/mo+0.6%
Kensett, IA
2024 average cost:$4,840/mo
2023 average cost:$3,950/mo
Percent change:+22.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,594/mo
2023 average cost:$4,410/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,856/mo
2023 average cost:$4,826/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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 Kensett

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kensett

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.

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Kensett nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensett nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensett, 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 Kensett 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 Kensett that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
26.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kensett 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 Kensett Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kensett, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensett 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 Kensett partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kensett, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Kensett 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 Kensett communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kensett, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensett 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 Kensett offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kensett, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kensett, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Kensett, Iowa. See the full list.
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