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10 Best Nursing Homes in Appanoose County, IA

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Appanoose 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 59 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Appanoose County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Appanoose County is about $4,674, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 181 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 Bucknell, Russell and Rexfield.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Appanoose County, IA

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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.
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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
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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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
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Appanoose County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Appanoose County is $4,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Appanoose County, IA
$4,674/mo
$4,767/mo

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

Appanoose County, IA
$4,674/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$4,674/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,674/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,500/mo
Studio
$4,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,568/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,616/mo

Senior living costs in Appanoose 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: Appanoose County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAppanoose County, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,674/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,674/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,674/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,743/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Appanoose County, IA:$4,674/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Appanoose County, IA:$4,674/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Appanoose County, IA:$4,674/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Appanoose County, IA:$3,743/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Appanoose County, IA, over time

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

Appanoose County, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Appanoose County, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Appanoose 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
Appanoose County, IA$4,820/mo$5,997/mo-19.6%
Iowa$5,406/mo$4,798/mo+12.7%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Appanoose County, IA
2024 average cost:$4,820/mo
2023 average cost:$5,997/mo
Percent change:-19.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,406/mo
2023 average cost:$4,798/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Appanoose County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Appanoose County

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Appanoose County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appanoose County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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 Appanoose County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Appanoose County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Appanoose County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Appanoose County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.8%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appanoose County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appanoose County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Centerville, Independence Village of Pella and Homestead of Oskaloosa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Appanoose County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 59 nursing homes facilities near Appanoose County, Iowa. See the full list.
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