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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrill, IA
Merrill 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merrill, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merrill is about $3,808, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 35 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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The staff is very dedicated to the needs of their clients, very dutiful. They take great care in communicating with the client, they're patient. I have noticed when I'm visiting the staff always communicate...
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.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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The staff and hospice were just terrific, they made sure our questions were answered and we got everything we needed. They were very compassionate. The rooms are on the smaller side, but nice and it had...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family. You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner. Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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 Merrill, IA
The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $3,808 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,848 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrill
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrill
Lawton Senior Living
5.0
A very loving and caring staff.
The food was very tasty and well prepared.
My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.
Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff, IA
5.0
We needed a place for my dad on short notice and Floyd Place was helpful in expediting that process. Although COVID-19 is an issue for everyone at this point, the staff are all taking proper precautions with all residents and finding ways, within the CDC rulings, to have the family visit. The ...
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Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA
4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Merrill nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, 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 Merrill 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 Merrill 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
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill 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 Merrill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrill, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill 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 Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Merrill 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 Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill 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 Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
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%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage at Northern Hills, Charter Senior Living at North Park Place and Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merrill, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Merrill, Iowa. See the full list.
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