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5 Best Nursing Homes in University Park, IA

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University Park 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in University Park, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in University Park is about $5,246, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near University Park, IA

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Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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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 University Park, IA

The average cost of senior living in University Park is $5,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thornburg, IA with an average of $4,455 per month.

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

University Park, IA
$5,246/mo
$5,532/mo
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University Park, IA vs. the state and national average

University Park, IA
$5,246/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$5,246/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,246/mo

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

Studio
$6,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,100/mo

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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 University Park

Recent reviews for nursing homes in University Park

Independence Village of Pella

5.0
All is going well, we really like it here. It is a very nice facility and it is very easy to make friends. The apartments are lovely, it is easy to relax and just enjoy life!

Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA

4.9
They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be. They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things. Communication between the community and myself is pretty good, they usually contact me with any ...
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River Valley Place of Ottumwa

4.0
the atmosphere is beautiful. the rooms are really clean, they try really hard to plan activities for the residents. the food is decent and the director was really easy to work with. we just felt like it wasn't a good placement for my loved one due to a combination of things. they seemed short ...
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University Park nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University Park nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University Park, 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 University Park 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 University Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Diabetic care
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26.6%
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9.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in University Park 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 University Park Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in University Park 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 University Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Oskaloosa and Homestead of Albia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near University Park, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near University Park, Iowa. See the full list.

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