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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mitchell County, IA

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Mitchell 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 110 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mitchell County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mitchell County is about $3,957, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 161 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mitchell County, IA

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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.
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
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, 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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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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
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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, 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.
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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.
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
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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
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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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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Mitchell County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mitchell County is $3,957 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Mitchell County, IA
$3,957/mo
$3,888/mo
$3,915/mo

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

Mitchell County, IA
$3,957/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$3,957/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,957/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,883/mo
Studio
$4,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,901/mo

Senior living costs in Mitchell 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: Mitchell County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMitchell County, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,957/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,957/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,957/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,564/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Mitchell County, IA:$3,957/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Mitchell County, IA:$3,957/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Mitchell County, IA:$3,957/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Mitchell County, IA:$3,564/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mitchell County, IA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Mitchell County, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mitchell 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
Mitchell County, IA$4,840/mo$3,950/mo+22.5%
Iowa$4,594/mo$4,410/mo+4.2%
National$4,856/mo$4,826/mo+0.6%
Mitchell County, IA
2024 average cost:$4,840/mo
2023 average cost:$3,950/mo
Percent change:+22.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,594/mo
2023 average cost:$4,410/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,856/mo
2023 average cost:$4,826/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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 Mitchell County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mitchell County

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Mitchell County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mitchell County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mitchell County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mitchell County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mitchell County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mitchell County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mitchell County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
0.4%
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