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10 Best Nursing Homes in Plymouth County, IA

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Plymouth 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 80 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Plymouth County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Plymouth County is about $4,059, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 109 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Plymouth 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.
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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Heritage of Emerson
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.
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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.
Photo of Willow Dale Wellness Village Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Plymouth County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Plymouth County is $4,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,848 per month.

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

Plymouth County, IA
$4,059/mo
$3,939/mo
$3,768/mo

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

Plymouth County, IA
$4,059/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,059/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,059/mo

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

Studio
$3,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,358/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,147/mo

Senior living costs in Plymouth 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: Plymouth County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlymouth County, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,059/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,059/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,059/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,928/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Plymouth County, IA:$4,059/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Plymouth County, IA:$4,059/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Plymouth County, IA:$4,059/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Plymouth County, IA:$3,928/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Plymouth County, IA, over time

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

Plymouth County, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Plymouth County, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Plymouth 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
Plymouth County, IA$4,486/mo$4,625/mo-3.0%
Iowa$5,406/mo$4,815/mo+12.3%
National$5,383/mo$5,080/mo+6.0%
Plymouth County, IA
2024 average cost:$4,486/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,406/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,080/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Plymouth County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Plymouth County

The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this month. If it was not for the care that his [name removed] did for him and the care of the ...
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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.

Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Plymouth County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plymouth County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plymouth County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plymouth County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plymouth County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plymouth County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plymouth County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bickford of Sioux City, Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living and The Heritage at Northern Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Plymouth County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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