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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wolf Lake Addition, IA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wolf Lake Addition, IA

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We found the staff were very supportive and kind. That would depend. It's more targeting lower income populations and isn't fancy. So not a fit for everyone's needs . But the care is good quality in that...
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About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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, 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.
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
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wolf Lake Addition, IA

The average cost of senior living in Wolf Lake Addition is $4,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gladbrook, IA with an average of $4,260 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wolf Lake Addition, IA, vs. nearby cities

Wolf Lake Addition, IA
$4,583/mo
$4,564/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wolf Lake Addition, IA, vs. state and national averages

Wolf Lake Addition, IA
$4,583/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wolf Lake Addition, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,583/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,583/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wolf Lake Addition, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$5,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,269/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,149/mo

Senior living costs in Wolf Lake Addition 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: Wolf Lake Addition, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWolf Lake Addition, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,583/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,373/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,583/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,054/mo$3,220/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Wolf Lake Addition, IA:$4,583/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wolf Lake Addition, IA:$4,373/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wolf Lake Addition, IA:$4,583/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wolf Lake Addition, IA:$3,054/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wolf Lake Addition, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wolf Lake Addition 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
Wolf Lake Addition, IA$5,391/mo$5,359/mo+0.6%
Iowa$5,441/mo$5,425/mo+0.3%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Wolf Lake Addition, IA
2024 average cost:$5,391/mo
2023 average cost:$5,359/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,441/mo
2023 average cost:$5,425/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wolf Lake Addition

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wolf Lake Addition

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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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Wolf Lake Addition nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolf Lake Addition nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolf Lake Addition, 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 Wolf Lake Addition 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 Wolf Lake Addition that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wolf Lake Addition, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wolf Lake Addition 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 Wolf Lake Addition Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wolf Lake Addition, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wolf Lake Addition 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 Wolf Lake Addition partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolf Lake Addition, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolf Lake Addition 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 Wolf Lake Addition communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolf Lake Addition, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolf Lake Addition 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 Wolf Lake Addition offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolf Lake Addition, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.5%
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Bickford of Marshalltown, Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wolf Lake Addition, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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