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10 Best Nursing Homes in Audubon County, IA

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Audubon County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 54 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Audubon County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Audubon County is about $4,156, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 82 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Monteith, Fanslers and Guthrie Center.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Audubon County, IA

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Photo of Panora Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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.
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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.
Photo of Denison Care Ctr
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 The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.
Photo of Community Care Ctr
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 Griswold Assisted Living
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
Photo of Ever Greene Ridge
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 The Gardens of Jefferson
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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Photo of Black Hawk Life Care Ctr
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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Photo of Stanton Care Ctr
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Audubon County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Audubon County is $4,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adair, IA with an average of $2,974 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Audubon County, IA vs. nearby counties

Audubon County, IA
$4,156/mo
$4,212/mo
$4,269/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Audubon County, IA vs. the state and national average

Audubon County, IA
$4,156/mo
$4,873/mo
U.S. national average
$4,915/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Audubon County vs. other types of senior living

$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,156/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Audubon County, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,378/mo
Studio
$5,169/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,562/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,124/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Audubon County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Audubon County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Audubon County

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Audubon County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Audubon County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Audubon 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 Audubon 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 Audubon County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Audubon County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Audubon 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 Audubon County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Audubon County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Audubon 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 Audubon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Audubon County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Audubon 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 Audubon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Audubon County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Audubon 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 Audubon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Audubon County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hansen House Harlan, Lakeside Village and Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Audubon County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 54 nursing homes facilities near Audubon County, Iowa. See the full list.

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