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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mercer 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 Mercer, 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 Mercer or another care type is right for you. Browse 63 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mercer.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spaulding, Orient and Afton.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer, IA

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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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
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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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer

Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Bristol Manor of Maryville

5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Homestead of Creston

5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.

Mercer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer, 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 Mercer 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 Mercer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mercer, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.3%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.7%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.7%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer 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 Mercer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer 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 Mercer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercer, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer 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 Mercer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer 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 Mercer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.4%
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