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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ortonville, IA

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Drake, Cheatom Park and Waveland Park.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ortonville, IA

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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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Staff is what makes it specials. they seem to enjoy it here and are so helpful. Residents are great. Great meals. Great activity.
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.
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...
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They have nice staff and rooms. The meals are good. Overall it's a good experience. I would recommend it to others who are needing to find memory care for their loved one.
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.
At Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, we offer 3 different levels of care to meet our residents wants and needs ranging from independent living to memory care. Independent Living Woodlands Creek Independent Living opened in 2005 and expanded in 2008. Our independent living setting...
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Bickford is a good community. The food is made daily right there. It's so good that my Aunt refused to let us take her out to eat! She didn't want to miss lunch. They don't have a lot of activities but it is...
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.
Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...
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Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great...
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.
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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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I've been living at Walnut Ridge since [date removed]. It's beautiful, comfortable and well-staffed. The people are fantastic. Food is ok.
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ortonville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ortonville is $4,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor Heights, IA with an average of $4,537 per month.

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

Ortonville, IA
$4,664/mo
$4,695/mo
$4,659/mo

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

Ortonville, IA
$4,664/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,664/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,664/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,570/mo
Studio
$5,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Senior living costs in Ortonville 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: Ortonville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrtonville, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,664/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,664/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,664/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,102/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ortonville, IA:$4,664/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ortonville, IA:$4,664/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ortonville, IA:$4,664/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ortonville, IA:$3,102/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ortonville, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ortonville 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
Ortonville, IA$5,871/mo$6,260/mo-6.2%
Iowa$5,406/mo$4,798/mo+12.7%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Ortonville, IA
2024 average cost:$5,871/mo
2023 average cost:$6,260/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,406/mo
2023 average cost:$4,798/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ortonville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ortonville

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 ...
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Ortonville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ortonville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ortonville, 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 Ortonville 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 Ortonville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ortonville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ortonville 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 Ortonville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ortonville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ortonville 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 Ortonville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ortonville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ortonville 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 Ortonville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ortonville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ortonville 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 Ortonville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ortonville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
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