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10 Best Nursing Homes in Locust, IA

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Locust 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Locust, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Locust is about $3,831, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6 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 Big Spring, Hutton and Bristol.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Locust, IA

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Our father needed more assistance in his day to day life. He was living in Iowa and choosing Harmony Place meant he would be closer to family. It was a lot of work getting him into a different state but 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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Locust, IA

The average cost of senior living in Locust is $3,831 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson Junction, IA with an average of $3,252 per month.

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

Locust, IA
$3,831/mo
$4,474/mo
$4,056/mo

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

Locust, IA
$3,831/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

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

$3,831/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,831/mo

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

Studio
$4,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,990/mo

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 Locust

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Locust

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Locust nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Locust, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Locust 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 Locust Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Locust, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
3.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Harmony Place, Park Lane Estates and The Meadows of Mabel are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Locust, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Locust, Iowa. See the full list.

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