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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mount Ayr, IA
Mount Ayr 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 54 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mount Ayr, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mount Ayr is about $3,511, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 43 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Cost of nursing homes in Mount Ayr, IA
The average cost of senior living in Mount Ayr is $3,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redding, IA with an average of $3,440 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mount Ayr
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mount Ayr
Bristol Manor of Maryville
5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA
5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day
Mount Ayr nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Ayr nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Ayr, 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 Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr 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
42.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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Homestead of Creston, Greenfield Manor and Eiler Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mount Ayr, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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