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10 Best Nursing Homes in Algona, IA
Algona 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 51 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Algona, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Algona is about $3,602, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 50 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, 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.
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 CorporationLake Mills Care Center 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 individuals we...
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 CorporationOakwood Care Center 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 individuals we 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.
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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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Algona, IA
The average cost of senior living in Algona is $3,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swea City, IA with an average of $3,189 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Algona
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Algona
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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Arlington Place of Pocahontas
4.8
They have done a super good job of helping me and my dad adjust to a new environment. They are very friendly. They are just a very good staff. I would definitely recommend the Arlington Place of Pocahontas. It has been a really good experience. I'm glad that my dad is comfortable there. ...
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Bickford of Fort Dodge
5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.
Algona nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Algona nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Algona, 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 Algona 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 Algona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Algona, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Algona 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 Algona Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Algona, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Algona 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 Algona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Algona, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Algona 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 Algona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Algona, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Algona 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 Algona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Algona, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates and Stonebridge Suites are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Algona, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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