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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bethesda, IA

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Bethesda 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 65 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bethesda, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bethesda is about $3,955, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 178 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bethesda, IA

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Photo of Golden Living Community/Center - Maryville
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Photo of Oak Pointe of Maryville, a Viva Community
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44 Floor plans available
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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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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.
Photo of Village Care Center, Inc
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 Pleasant View
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: 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.
Photo of Prestige Care Center Of Nebraska City
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Photo of Regency Rehab and Skilled Nursing
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.
Photo of Hillcrest Care and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Bethany Lutheran Home
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.
Photo of Bethany Heights
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.
“Great Friends, Great times and a Great Place to Call Home” More than a motto for Bethany Heights, this is our goal for every resident. If you are searching for a home for your loved one where they can live independently in a safe, friendly atmosphere, look no further! At Bethany Heights, we...

Cost of nursing homes in Bethesda, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bethesda is $3,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emerson, IA with an average of $3,416 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bethesda, IA, vs. nearby cities

Bethesda, IA
$3,955/mo
$3,969/mo
$4,099/mo

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

Bethesda, IA
$3,955/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$3,970/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bethesda, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,345/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,902/mo

Senior living costs in Bethesda 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: Bethesda, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethesda, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,955/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,970/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,970/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$2,772/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Bethesda, IA:$3,955/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Bethesda, IA:$3,970/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Bethesda, IA:$3,970/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Bethesda, IA:$2,772/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bethesda, IA, over time

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

Bethesda, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Bethesda, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bethesda 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
Bethesda, IA$2,030/mo$5,691/mo-64.3%
Iowa$5,442/mo$5,082/mo+7.1%
National$5,424/mo$5,162/mo+5.1%
Bethesda, IA
2024 average cost:$2,030/mo
2023 average cost:$5,691/mo
Percent change:-64.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,442/mo
2023 average cost:$5,082/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,424/mo
2023 average cost:$5,162/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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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 Bethesda

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bethesda

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Chapters Living of Council Bluffs

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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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.

Bethesda nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethesda nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bethesda, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bethesda 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 Bethesda Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bethesda, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethesda 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 Bethesda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethesda, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethesda 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 Bethesda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethesda, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethesda 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 Bethesda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethesda, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Eiler Senior Living, Amelia Senior Living and Richmont Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bethesda, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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