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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walnut, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Walnut 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 Walnut, 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 Walnut or another care type is right for you. Browse 131 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Walnut.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Oakland, York Center and Taylor.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Walnut, IA
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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: 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Walnut, IA
The average cost of senior living in Walnut is $4,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Griswold, IA with an average of $3,229 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walnut, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walnut
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walnut
Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA
4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE
5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.
Via Christe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Omaha, NE
5.0
Our mother has only been at Via Christe for a week and a half but it has been a wonderful experience so far! {name removed} worked with us and moms doctor to sort out medications. Mom loves her room and has started to participate in the daily activities. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. ...
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Walnut nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut, 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 Walnut 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 Walnut that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walnut, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Walnut 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 Walnut Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walnut, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut 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 Walnut partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut 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 Walnut communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut 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 Walnut offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crown Pointe Retirement Community, Westgate Assisted Living and Cedarhurst of La Vista are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walnut, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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