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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ira, IA
Ira 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 121 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ira, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ira is about $4,589, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1240 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 LaMoille, Rhodes and Maxwell.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tower Place — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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: 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, 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: 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.
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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
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
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, 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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Ira, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ira is $4,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $3,971 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ira, IA vs. the state and national average
Ira, IA
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ira vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ira
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ira
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!!
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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MorningStar at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines, IA
4.1
I think MorningStar at Jordan Creek is a very friendly facility.
As far as the food goes, I think they could improve on the eye appeal, the taste, and make sure to serve meals hot.
Ira nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ira nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ira, 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 Ira 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 Ira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ira, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ira 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 Ira Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ira, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ira 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 Ira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ira, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Ira 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 Ira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ira, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ira 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 Ira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ira, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
0.4%
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