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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riceville, IA

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Riceville 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 119 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riceville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riceville is about $4,080, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 195 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Riceville, IA

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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care  - Austin
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Austin
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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.
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...
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.
Photo of Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
Photo of Stewartville Care Ctr
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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Photo of Cornerstone AL
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 Shalom Tower
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 USA Healthcare Mason City
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 Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Hm
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.
Photo of Aase Haugen Homes Inc
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
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
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
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.
Photo of Green Lea Manor
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.
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.
Photo of The Meadows of Mabel
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.
Photo of Terrace AL Of Hillcrest Home, Inc
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 Heather Haus Apartment
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 Riceville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Riceville is $4,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Protivin, IA with an average of $3,535 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Riceville, IA, vs. nearby cities

Riceville, IA
$4,080/mo
$3,596/mo
$4,339/mo

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

Riceville, IA
$4,080/mo
$4,523/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

$4,098/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,080/mo

Nursing homes costs in Riceville, IA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Riceville 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: Riceville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiceville, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,080/mo$4,523/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,105/mo$4,518/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,098/mo$4,523/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$3,641/mo$3,297/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Riceville, IA:$4,080/mo
Iowa:$4,523/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Riceville, IA:$4,105/mo
Iowa:$4,518/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Riceville, IA:$4,098/mo
Iowa:$4,523/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Riceville, IA:$3,641/mo
Iowa:$3,297/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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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 Riceville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riceville

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.

Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester

4.5
We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.

Riceville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riceville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riceville, 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 Riceville 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 Riceville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riceville 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 Riceville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.8%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riceville 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 Riceville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Riceville 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 Riceville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riceville 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 Riceville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riceville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.2%
0.4%
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