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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lucas County, IA

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Lucas 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 124 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lucas County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lucas County is about $4,702, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1134 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lucas County, IA

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Photo of Pine Acres
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.
Photo of Calvin Community
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.
Photo of Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab 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.
Photo of Karen Acres Health Care 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.
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 Mary's Home
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 Kindred House of Ottumwa
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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
Photo of Legacy Pointe of Waukee
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 Waukee Memory Care
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.
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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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Lucas County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lucas County is $4,702 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Lucas County, IA
$4,702/mo
$4,692/mo

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

Lucas County, IA
$4,702/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$4,695/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,702/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,451/mo
Studio
$5,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,139/mo

Senior living costs in Lucas 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: Lucas County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucas County, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,702/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,683/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,695/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,134/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Lucas County, IA:$4,702/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Lucas County, IA:$4,683/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Lucas County, IA:$4,695/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Lucas County, IA:$3,134/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lucas County, IA, over time

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

Lucas County, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lucas County, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lucas 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
Lucas County, IA$5,898/mo$5,948/mo-0.8%
Iowa$5,445/mo$5,406/mo+0.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Lucas County, IA
2024 average cost:$5,898/mo
2023 average cost:$5,948/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,445/mo
2023 average cost:$5,406/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Lucas County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lucas County

Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, IA

4.9
Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view patio…and ducks…and birds … and a very nice portico with shade and comfortable seating; no ...
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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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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Lucas County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucas County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lucas County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lucas 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 Lucas County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lucas County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucas 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 Lucas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucas County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucas 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 Lucas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucas County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucas 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 Lucas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucas County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Woodlands Creek Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lucas County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 124 nursing homes facilities near Lucas County, Iowa. See the full list.
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