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8 Best Nursing Homes in Shellsburg, IA

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Shellsburg 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shellsburg, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shellsburg is about $4,921, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 4 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Vinton, Garrison and Cheney.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Shellsburg, IA

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CountryHouse is a very caring and loving facility. The staff are top notch. They all truly care about their residents no matter the level of care. The staff is extremely friendly to the residents and their...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a...
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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.
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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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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: Memory Care
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Shellsburg, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shellsburg is $4,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brandon, IA with an average of $4,089 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shellsburg, IA vs. nearby cities

Shellsburg, IA
$4,921/mo
$4,776/mo
$4,705/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shellsburg, IA vs. the state and national average

Shellsburg, IA
$4,921/mo
$4,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shellsburg vs. other types of senior living

$4,918/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,921/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shellsburg, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,195/mo
Studio
$5,295/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,285/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shellsburg over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shellsburg

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shellsburg

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
I would say that the staff is very good with the residents - very mindset on making sure they are taken care of - willing to help. Husband felt more comfortable with Emery Place - felt more like home- not huge facility where he could get lost.

CountryHouse - Cedar Rapids

5.0
My husband was here for a year. We couldn't have picked a better place for him. The staff was wonderful and took such good care of him.

Shellsburg nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shellsburg nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shellsburg, 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 Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg 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
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shellsburg, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shellsburg, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shellsburg, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, Grand Living at Indian Creek and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shellsburg, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Shellsburg, Iowa. See the full list.

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