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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dakota City, IA
Dakota City 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 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dakota City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dakota City is about $3,965, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 12 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Dakota City, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dakota City is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ottosen, IA with an average of $3,555 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota City, IA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dakota City
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dakota City
Arlington Place of Pocahontas
4.8
They have done a super good job of helping me and my dad adjust to a new environment. They are very friendly. They are just a very good staff. I would definitely recommend the Arlington Place of Pocahontas. It has been a really good experience. I'm glad that my dad is comfortable there. ...
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Bickford of Fort Dodge
5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.
Dakota City nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota City, 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 Dakota City 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 Dakota City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota City, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota City 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 Dakota City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota City 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 Dakota City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
2.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
2.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Dakota City 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 Dakota City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota City, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota City 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 Dakota City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.9%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
2.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
0.4%
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Stonebridge Suites, Crestview Apartments and Bickford of Fort Dodge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dakota City, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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