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9 Best Nursing Homes in Kalo, IA

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Kalo 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kalo, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kalo is about $4,271, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 4 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 Dana, Kamrar and Stonega.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Kalo, IA

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Last Updated: 11/13/24
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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kalo, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kalo is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somers, IA with an average of $3,740 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalo, IA vs. nearby cities

Kalo, IA
$4,271/mo
$4,867/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalo, IA vs. the state and national average

Kalo, IA
$4,271/mo
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,994/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalo vs. other types of senior living

$4,271/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,271/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kalo, IA by room type

Studio
$5,019/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,627/mo

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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 Kalo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kalo

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.

Kalo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalo nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalo, 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 Kalo 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 Kalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kalo, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kalo 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 Kalo Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kalo, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalo 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 Kalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalo, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalo 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 Kalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalo, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crestview Apartments, Bickford of Fort Dodge and River Ridge And Gardens AL are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kalo, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Kalo, Iowa. See the full list.

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