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10 Best Nursing Homes in Covington, IA
Covington 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 Covington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Covington is about $4,831, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 266 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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: 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: 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, 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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Covington, IA
The average cost of senior living in Covington is $4,831 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Urbana, IA with an average of $4,386 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Covington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Covington
Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA
4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.
Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA
5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.
Covington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Covington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Covington, 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 Covington 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 Covington 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
51.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Covington 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 Covington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Covington, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Covington 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 Covington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Covington, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Covington 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 Covington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Covington, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Covington 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 Covington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
0.4%
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Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, Grand Living at Bridgewater and Stirlingshire of Coralville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Covington, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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