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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bridgewater, IA

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Bridgewater 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 37 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bridgewater, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bridgewater is about $4,392, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 209 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 Howe, Hebron and Zion.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Bridgewater, IA

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Last Updated: 11/1/24
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Photo of Winterset Madison Square
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Elm Crest Retirement Community
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.
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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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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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Photo of Legacy Pointe of Waukee
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 Waukee Memory Care
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Bridgewater, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bridgewater is $4,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $2,386 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bridgewater, IA vs. nearby cities

Bridgewater, IA
$4,392/mo
$3,730/mo

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

Bridgewater, IA
$4,392/mo
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

$4,392/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,392/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,675/mo
Studio
$5,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,659/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,922/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Bridgewater over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bridgewater

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bridgewater

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.

Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA

5.0
This is a very good place. When my loved one came in he was one of the lowest functioning people. He was wheelchair bound, slumped to one side and unable to sit up or speak. When he moved out he was one of the highest funtioning. Vicki Lemke, and the head nurse, the management, they are all ...
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Homestead of Creston

5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.

Bridgewater nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bridgewater nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bridgewater, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Waukee, Homestead of Creston and Allen Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bridgewater, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Bridgewater, Iowa. See the full list.

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