10 Best Nursing Homes in Murray, IA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Iowa is $4,584, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Murray area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Murray, IA

Cost of nursing homes in Murray, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $4,584 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Iowa	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,584/mo	$5,847/mo	21.6% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,505/mo	$5,830/mo	5.6% below national median
Memory Care	$6,921/mo	$6,999/mo	1.1% below national median
Independent Living	$2,925/mo	$3,520/mo	16.9% below national median

Nursing Homes

Iowa:$4,584/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:21.6% below national median

Assisted Living

Iowa:$5,505/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:5.6% below national median

Memory Care

Iowa:$6,921/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:1.1% below national median

Independent Living

Iowa:$2,925/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.9% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Murray

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Murray

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8

My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0

My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...

The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8

We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...

Murray nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murray nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murray, 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 Murray 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 Murray that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Murray, IANational

Full medication management

48.7%

2.5%

Doctor on call

30.3%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

89.5%

23.7%

Diabetic care

92.1%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

61.8%

10%

Home care agency on-site

28.9%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

89.5%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

50%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

50%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Murray 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 Murray Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Murray, IANational

Dementia behaviors care

53.9%

Specialized memory care training for staff

39.5%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

52.6%

5.5%

Memory care only community

15.8%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Murray 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 Murray partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Murray, IANational

Nutritionist / dietician

28.9%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

23.7%

1.4%

No sugar

22.4%

1.4%

Vegetarian

25%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Murray 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 Murray communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Murray, IANational

Professional chef

26.3%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

44.7%

0.5%

Room service

38.2%

0.3%

Anytime dining

27.6%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Murray 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 Murray offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Murray, IANational

Activity director

44.7%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

26.3%

0.3%

Community service programs

28.9%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

51.3%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

48.7%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

53.9%

6.6%

Piano or organ

40.8%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

30.3%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

32.9%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

47.4%

0.4%

Live performances

46.1%

0.4%

Dances

28.9%

0.2%

Fitness center

32.9%

0.3%

Fitness classes

47.4%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Ankeny, Woodlands Creek Senior Living and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Murray, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 76 nursing homes facilities near Murray, Iowa. See the full list.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Murray, IA

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