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10 Best Nursing Homes in Winnebago County, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County or another care type is right for you. Browse 87 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Winnebago County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Winnebago County, IA

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Photo of Waters Edge
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Photo of USA Healthcare Mason City
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.
Photo of Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Hm
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.
Photo of Shalom Tower
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.
Photo of Cornerstone AL
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.
Photo of Mason City Comprehensive Systs
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.
Photo of Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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: 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.
Photo of Summit Heights Independent and Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Ingleside
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.
Photo of Lakeview Methodist Health Care
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: 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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care  - Austin
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
Photo of Kenwood Heritage Living
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, Memory Care
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Austin
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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
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
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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33 Floor plans available
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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Photo of USA Clarion Health Care
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, 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 Winnebago County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Winnebago County is $3,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woden, IA with an average of $3,448 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Winnebago County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Winnebago County, IA
$3,617/mo
$3,657/mo
$4,333/mo

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

Winnebago County, IA
$3,617/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,566/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,617/mo

Nursing homes costs in Winnebago County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,175/mo
Studio
$4,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,606/mo

Senior living costs in Winnebago County 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: Winnebago County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWinnebago County, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,617/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,566/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,566/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,219/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Winnebago County, IA:$3,617/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Winnebago County, IA:$3,566/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Winnebago County, IA:$3,566/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Winnebago County, IA:$2,219/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Winnebago County, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Winnebago County 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.

Winnebago County, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Winnebago County, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Winnebago County 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
Winnebago County, IA$5,159/mo$3,950/mo+30.6%
Iowa$4,565/mo$4,410/mo+3.5%
National$4,862/mo$4,826/mo+0.7%
Winnebago County, IA
2024 average cost:$5,159/mo
2023 average cost:$3,950/mo
Percent change:+30.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,565/mo
2023 average cost:$4,410/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,862/mo
2023 average cost:$4,826/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Winnebago County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Winnebago County

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Mason City, IA

4.0
Our Dad is no longer there. We moved him to California where we live. However great experience there and wonderful staff at Country Meadows. I would recommend. The only reason I gave it a 4 is it's a locked unit. Depending on what you're looking for a locked unit can feel confining. ...
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Winnebago County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winnebago County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Winnebago County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Winnebago County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winnebago County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winnebago County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winnebago County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Winnebago County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 87 nursing homes facilities near Winnebago County, Iowa. See the full list.
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