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10 Best Nursing Homes in Marion County, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Marion County 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 Marion County, 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 Marion County or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Marion County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Metz, Hartford and Runnells.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Metz, Hartford and Runnells.
Nursing homes facilities near Marion County, IA
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9.8
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107 reviews
Independence Village is amazing! My moved one is back to her old self. She is so happy, socializing, and perky. She loved living here and I love visiting! It is wonderful!
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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8.9
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3 reviews
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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My dad's dementia got so bad we had to put him a long-term nursing home. With all the nursing homes and other places similar to this I have been in by far, this is the best one extremely clean and there is...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Marion County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $5,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,146 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Marion County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Marion County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Marion County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Marion County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Marion County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Marion County
Newton Health Care Ctr
4.0
It seems like all the residents get good care, and the nurses and CNA's all know their patients names. They are unfortunately understaffed.
Vintage Hills of Indianola
4.4
What we really like about Vintage Hills of Indianola is just how friendly the staff members are and how they are always so willing to help out our loved one. Based on our families experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
Independence Village of Pella
5.0
I was able to move back home after my stay at Independence Village.
I had a fair sized studio apartment that had a fully equipped kitchen. The layout was easy for me to navigate with my wheelchair and walker while I was undergoing rehab and recovery from a broken ankle.
The staff is very ...
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Marion County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marion 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 Marion County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marion County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion 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 Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion County, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion 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 Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Marion 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 Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Homestead of Oskaloosa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Marion County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Marion County, Iowa. See the full list.
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