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9 Best Nursing Homes in Mekee, IA
Mekee 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mekee, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mekee is about $3,240, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. ...
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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: 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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Cost of nursing homes in Mekee, IA
The average cost of senior living in Mekee is $3,240 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Earlville, IA with an average of $3,038 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mekee
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mekee
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA
4.5
Nice location, great activities including water aerobics at their pool, lots of choices for different rooms, assisted living staffed by RN during weekdays, transportation to appointments and excursions...A beautiful facility in a community setting near local shopping center, Asbury plaza. Fun ...
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River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA
5.0
We have been pleased with River Bend. Staff is nice, friendly and says hi when we visit. The activities are fantastic and varies. They take field trips and takes residents to the store. We have been pleased and Mom says she likes living there. That means a lot.
Oak Park Place - Dubuque
4.3
We are very pleased at the facility. We had no idea what to expect, but I have heard bad things about other places and have not found any problems here at all. People are very friendly and it was the best thing we could do to move here. Hope that helps.
Mekee nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mekee nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mekee, 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 Mekee 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 Mekee 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
16.7%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mekee 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 Mekee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mekee, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mekee 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 Mekee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mekee 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 Mekee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Park Place - Dubuque, Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place and River Bend Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mekee, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Mekee, Iowa. See the full list.
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