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5 Best Nursing Homes in Huxley, IA

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Huxley 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Huxley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Huxley is about $4,612, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 121 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Huxley, IA

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9.8
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12 reviews
9.8
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12 reviews
5 star
92%
4 star
8%
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Within two months we have moved my Mom into Copperwood's Memory Care and my Dad into Copperwood's Assisted Living. Although this process has been one of the most difficult and stressful in our family, the...
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.
Where Life Feels Familiar—and New Friendships BeginAt CopperWood Senior Living in Ankeny, we believe aging well means staying socially connected and genuinely cared for. In our hospitality-focused community—set in the walkable Prairie Trail neighborhood—residents enjoy purposeful living, vibrant...
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9.5
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92 reviews
9.5
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92 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
22%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ames! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service level, we...
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7.3
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8 reviews
7.3
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8 reviews
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13%
3 star
25%
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Huxley, IA

The average cost of senior living in Huxley is $4,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mingo, IA with an average of $4,293 per month.

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

Huxley, IA
$4,612/mo
$4,601/mo
$4,740/mo

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

Huxley, IA
$4,612/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,760/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,612/mo

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

Studio
$5,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,810/mo

Senior living costs in Huxley 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: Huxley, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHuxley, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,612/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,739/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,760/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,177/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Huxley, IA:$4,612/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Huxley, IA:$4,739/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Huxley, IA:$4,760/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Huxley, IA:$3,177/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Huxley, IA, over time

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

Huxley, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Huxley, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Huxley 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
Huxley, IA$4,074/mo$5,099/mo-20.1%
Iowa$4,749/mo$4,785/mo-0.8%
National$4,970/mo$4,812/mo+3.3%
Huxley, IA
2024 average cost:$4,074/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:-20.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,749/mo
2023 average cost:$4,785/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,970/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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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 Huxley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Huxley

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, IA

4.9
Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view patio…and ducks…and birds … and a very nice portico with shade and comfortable seating; no ...
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Huxley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Huxley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Huxley, 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 Huxley 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 Huxley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Huxley, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
75%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Huxley 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 Huxley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Huxley, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Huxley 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 Huxley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Huxley, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Huxley 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 Huxley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Huxley, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Huxley 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 Huxley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Huxley, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail, Independence Village of Ames and The Rose of Ames are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Huxley, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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