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7 Best Nursing Homes in Story County, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Story County 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 Story County, 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 Story County or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Story County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ontario.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Van Cleve, Luray and Bromley.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Story County, IA
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5 reviews
Windsor Manor staff feel like family. They get to know you on a personal level. They go above and beyond the expected, always. I would highly recommend them to others looking to place a loved one. Her time...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming courtyard...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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.
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.
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, 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 Story County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Story County is $5,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maxwell, IA with an average of $4,525 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Story County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Story County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Story County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Story County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Story County
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!!
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA
5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Story County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Story County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Story County, 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 Story County 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 Story County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Story County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
57.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
57.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Story County 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 Story County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Story County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Story County 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 Story County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Story County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Story County 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 Story County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Story County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Story County 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 Story County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Story County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny and Rock Creek Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Story County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Story County, Iowa. See the full list.
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