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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lester, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lester 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 Lester, 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 Lester or another care type is right for you. Browse 23 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lester.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carmel, Rock Valley and Hull.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Carmel, Rock Valley and Hull.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Lester, IA
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This transition has been difficult for my mom as she suffers from paranoia but we have found the staff at New Perspectives in Cloquet to be so wonderful! They truly care for my mom and want her to have to...
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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I think it is a wonderful place. I would highly recommend it. The layout is great. The room size my mom has is good. They have outdoor space for the residents to use. They have a wonderful woodshop. They...
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.
Washington Crossing is Sioux Falls' premier independent senior living community. We are a local, independently owned and operated company with long standing ties to the Sioux Falls community. We take great pride in providing clean, comfortable retirement living to folks that want to be surrounded...
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There is no other Assisted Living comparable...This is a family taking care of your family..
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.
Family Oriented and dedicated to the well being of Seniors since 1982, the K_NOPF family takes pride in improving lifestyles for those persons that need assistance. K_NOPF Assistant Living Center is more then just a company, We are a family. A family that shares your concerns in your retirement...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Lester, IA
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $3,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,848 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lester, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lester, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lester
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lester
Washington Crossing in Sioux Falls, SD
4.5
I like the feeling of the hominess here and my apt is very nice, the staff is very nice and they are attentive too. I enjoy going to the dining room for my meals and they offer 4 choices at each meal which is nice. I really like living in this community.
StoneyBrook Suites Sioux Falls
5.0
Our family feels that Stoneybrook Suites is a very good choice at a great price point.
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD
5.0
The whole staff of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living Center were and are extremely helpful. The Community Resource Director was especially helpful in numerous ways. This included setting up assessments, medical appointments, good communication throughout the process of being placed, getting some ...
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Lester nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lester, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
5%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lester 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 Lester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lester, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
5%
4.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
5%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
5%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Inn on Westport, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living and Trail Ridge Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lester, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 23 nursing homes facilities near Lester, Iowa. See the full list.
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