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10 Best Nursing Homes in La Porte City, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a La Porte City 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 La Porte City, 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 La Porte City or another care type is right for you. Browse 36 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in La Porte City.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar City.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near La Porte City, IA

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The staff are very kind and helpful. They went out of their way to make [name removed].feel at home. The amenities are great. The facility is newer and very modern; kept clean. They have great activities...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, CedarStone Senior Living, immerses residents in breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality and complete comfort. It’s a change we think you’ll find refreshingly unexpected.
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WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom...
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.
Windsor Manor is an assisted-living community offering everything today's seniors need to help them continue to explore and enjoy life in a safe environment where all their needs are met. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere of respect, comfort and grace, where quality of life is of the...
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My husband and I are very pleased with the care our aunt is receiving at Prairie Hills Assisted Living. My aunt is eating well, taking her medication, has gained back some weight, seems happier and is...
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.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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.
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility 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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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.
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
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.
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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
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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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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.
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationEast Towne 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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in La Porte City, IA

The average cost of senior living in La Porte City is $3,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $3,409 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in La Porte City, IA vs. nearby cities

La Porte City, IA
$3,865/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in La Porte City, IA vs. the state and national average

La Porte City, IA
$3,865/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in La Porte City vs. other types of senior living

$3,878/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,865/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in La Porte City, IA by room type

Studio
$5,791/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,828/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,759/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in La Porte City over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in La Porte City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in La Porte City

Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
Our dad and mom loved Windsor Manor! They enjoyed the caring staff and the many activities that were provided for them, both inside the center as well as field trips outside of the center. All of the staff were loving and caring and worked hard to meet their individual needs. When the time came ...
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Bickford of Cedar Falls

4.9
Our loved one always said that they had good meals and even though he did not take advantage of the activities they did have plenty to offer. He really liked it there and the value for cost is good.

La Porte City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Porte City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Porte City, 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 La Porte City 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 La Porte City 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
24%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in La Porte City 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 La Porte City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Porte City 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 La Porte City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in La Porte City 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 La Porte City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Porte City 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 La Porte City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Porte City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16%
0.4%
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CedarStone Senior Living, Windsor Manor Vinton and Prairie Hills at Independence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near La Porte City, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 36 nursing homes facilities near La Porte City, Iowa. See the full list.

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