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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrimac, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merrimac 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 Merrimac, 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 Merrimac or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merrimac.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Salina, Beckwith and Maharishi Vedic City.
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Nursing homes facilities near Merrimac, IA
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My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Merrimac, IA
The average cost of senior living in Merrimac is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $2,574 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrimac
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrimac
Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA
5.0
I am very happy with Addington Place of Mount Pleasant Iowa. My mother lives there and I have visited twice, from out of town. The staff are friendly, very clean facility, and the activities keep my mom enteratined. I also enjoyed a family activity. It was great fun.
Merrimac nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimac nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrimac, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
9.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrimac 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 Merrimac Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrimac, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrimac 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 Merrimac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrimac, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimac 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 Merrimac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrimac, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimac 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 Merrimac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrimac, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Addington Place of Mt Pleasant, Addington Place of Fairfield and Parkview Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merrimac, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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