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10 Best Nursing Homes in Carter Lake, IA
Carter Lake 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 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Carter Lake, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Carter Lake is about $4,396, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 452 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 Mynard, Melia and Euclid.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Carter Lake, IA
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Carter Lake, IA
The average cost of senior living in Carter Lake is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson, IA with an average of $3,377 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Carter Lake
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carter Lake
Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA
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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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE
5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.
Marquis Place in Elkhorn, NE
4.3
The marketing director was very instrumental in the choice to place our long time friend at Marquis Place! She has continued to be a bright spot for us when we visit! Her friendliness and sense of humor is very welcome!
I have made friends with several residents in my time at weekly visits to ...
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Carter Lake nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter Lake, 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 Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter Lake, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crown Pointe Retirement Community, Westgate Assisted Living and Marquis Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carter Lake, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 35 nursing homes facilities near Carter Lake, Iowa. See the full list.
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