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8 Best Nursing Homes in Lincoln, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lincoln nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lincoln, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Lincoln or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lincoln.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Luray, Marietta and Ferguson.

Nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, IA

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I'm so glad that the family chose this community for my in-laws. Its been wonderful so far. The staff is caring and attentive. They wanted to stay close to friends and family. They still are driving but if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works and visits Arlington Place. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality, it's our way of life. Our 'Resident First'...
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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.
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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: 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.
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 Lincoln, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln is $4,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Lincoln, IA
$4,375/mo
$4,668/mo
$4,253/mo

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

Lincoln, IA
$4,375/mo
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

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

$4,375/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,375/mo

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

Studio
$5,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,942/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,498/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lincoln

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lincoln

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

3.3
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA

4.9
I felt that the staff relieved a lot of stress from the first interview. They reassured us that this is what they do, what their staff is trained to do; care for my loved one, in my case in memory care. There was always the question in my mind 'Should I be trying to do this care myself?' I am ...
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Lincoln nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lincoln, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lincoln, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln 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 Lincoln partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln 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 Lincoln communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lincoln, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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CedarStone Senior Living, Parker Place and Arlington Place of Grundy Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Iowa. See the full list.

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