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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kossuth County, IA

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Kossuth County 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 69 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kossuth County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kossuth County is about $3,688, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 74 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kossuth County, IA

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Photo of Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 CorporationLake Mills 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...
Photo of Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
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.
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Photo of Temperance Lake Ridge
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.
Photo of USA Clarion Health Care
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.
Photo of The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 CorporationOakwood 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Greenleaf Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Spencer Post Acute Rehab Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Wel-Life At Spirit Lake
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.
Photo of Wahkonsa Manor
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.
Photo of Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Milford Nursing Ctr
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, 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, 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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Jackson
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.
Photo of USA Healthcare Mason City
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 Kossuth County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kossuth County is $3,688 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Armstrong, IA with an average of $1,874 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Kossuth County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Kossuth County, IA
$3,688/mo
$3,688/mo
$3,471/mo

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

Kossuth County, IA
$3,688/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$3,615/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,688/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kossuth County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Kossuth County 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: Kossuth County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKossuth County, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,688/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,615/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,615/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,097/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Kossuth County, IA:$3,688/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Kossuth County, IA:$3,615/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Kossuth County, IA:$3,615/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Kossuth County, IA:$3,097/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kossuth County, IA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Kossuth County, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kossuth County 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
Kossuth County, IA$5,347/mo$4,385/mo+21.9%
Iowa$4,778/mo$4,559/mo+4.8%
National$4,757/mo$4,847/mo-1.9%
Kossuth County, IA
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$4,385/mo
Percent change:+21.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,778/mo
2023 average cost:$4,559/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,757/mo
2023 average cost:$4,847/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
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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 Kossuth County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kossuth County

Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Mason City, IA

4.0
Our Dad is no longer there. We moved him to California where we live. However great experience there and wonderful staff at Country Meadows. I would recommend. The only reason I gave it a 4 is it's a locked unit. Depending on what you're looking for a locked unit can feel confining. ...
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Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

4.5
Facility is very nice, kept clean. Majority of the staff is very accommodating, pleasant to speak with. They, like everyone else, sometimes were short staffed, at no fault to the facility. We really liked the private room setting for my Mom. Didn't feel like an 'institution' like some care ...
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Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

5.0
What we like the most about Apple Valley is the staff and friends, and our loved one can have her cat which is a plus. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Kossuth County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kossuth County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kossuth County, 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 Kossuth County 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 Kossuth County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kossuth County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kossuth County 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 Kossuth County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kossuth County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kossuth County 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 Kossuth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kossuth County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Kossuth County 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 Kossuth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kossuth County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kossuth County 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 Kossuth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kossuth County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keelson Harbour, Homestead of Mason City and Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kossuth County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 69 nursing homes facilities near Kossuth County, Iowa. See the full list.
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