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9 Best Nursing Homes in Bernard, IA
Bernard 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bernard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bernard is about $3,508, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 58 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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It has been great for my mom - this is the first place she has settled into - I highly recommend it. We would give the overall experience a 4.5, and that is because nothing is perfect.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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Great facility and staffing. They have a wide variety of rooms for anyone. The staff is caring and go above and beyond to serve their residents. One of the most beautiful retirement facilities I have seen.
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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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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 Bernard, IA
The average cost of senior living in Bernard is $3,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farley, IA with an average of $3,240 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bernard
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bernard
River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA
5.0
Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my siblings & myself that care was once again needed River Bend was the only place we ...
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Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, IA
4.8
Clover Ridge is outstanding. My Mother and Step father married, honey mooned
and retired to Clover Ridge to enjoy the rest of their lives, my mother in law also lived here and now my aunt is a resident. The compassion, care as needed, and friendliness has been constant over the past several ...
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Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA
4.5
Nice location, great activities including water aerobics at their pool, lots of choices for different rooms, assisted living staffed by RN during weekdays, transportation to appointments and excursions...A beautiful facility in a community setting near local shopping center, Asbury plaza. Fun ...
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Bernard nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernard, 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 Bernard 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 Bernard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bernard, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bernard 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 Bernard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bernard, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernard 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 Bernard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernard, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernard 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 Bernard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernard, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernard 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 Bernard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernard, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Oak Park Place - Dubuque, River Bend Retirement Community and Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bernard, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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