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10 Best Nursing Homes in Saylorville, IA

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Saylorville 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 105 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Saylorville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Saylorville is about $4,475, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 1524 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Cambridge, Prairie City and Mitchellville.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Saylorville, 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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Saylorville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Saylorville is $4,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ankeny, IA with an average of $4,475 per month.

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

Saylorville, IA
$4,475/mo
$4,584/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,173/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,475/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,604/mo
Private
$4,740/mo

Senior living costs in Saylorville 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: Saylorville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaylorville, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,475/mo$4,584/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,266/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,173/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,610/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Saylorville, IA:$4,475/mo
Iowa:$4,584/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Saylorville, IA:$5,266/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saylorville, IA:$7,173/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saylorville, IA:$2,610/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Saylorville, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Saylorville 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 Saylorville, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Saylorville 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 average 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
Saylorville, IA$6,165/mo$5,883/mo+4.8%
Iowa$6,000/mo$5,720/mo+4.9%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Saylorville, IA
2024 average cost:$6,165/mo
2023 average cost:$5,883/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,720/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Saylorville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Saylorville

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!!

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

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 ...
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Saylorville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saylorville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saylorville, 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 Saylorville 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 Saylorville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saylorville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.4%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saylorville 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 Saylorville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saylorville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saylorville 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 Saylorville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saylorville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Saylorville 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 Saylorville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saylorville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saylorville 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 Saylorville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saylorville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Ankeny, Independence Village of Ankeny and StoryPoint Siena Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Saylorville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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