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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Dodge, KS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge, KS 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 Fort Dodge or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fort Dodge.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Dodge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Offerle, Bellefont and Bucklin.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Dodge, KS
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Overall, I think Mom had pretty good care. I think if your family member is independent, the care is much better. The more independent they are, the better the care is. I would say about 75% of the staff...
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.
A Great Place to Build Your Best LifeFor Kansas seniors who are looking for a relaxed senior living lifestyle with fewer worries, more options for day-to-day living, in a community that feels just like home sweet home, you’ve found the right place!We are a high-quality assisted living community...
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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Dodge, KS
The average cost of senior living in Fort Dodge is $5,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jetmore, KS with an average of $4,229 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Dodge, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Dodge, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Dodge vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fort Dodge, KS by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Dodge
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Dodge
Brookdale Dodge City
5.0
Everything is going just fine for my loved one at Brookdale! The facility is well maintained and the staff are sure to cater to my loved one's needs. The meals seem to be very good, and my loved one gets the opportunity to participate in activities. This is a nice facility!
Fort Dodge nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Dodge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Dodge, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Dodge, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Dodge, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Dodge, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Dodge, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Dodge City, Good Samaritan Society - Dodge City and Manor of the Plains are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Dodge, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Fort Dodge, Kansas. See the full list.
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