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6 Best Nursing Homes in Wolf, IA

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Wolf 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wolf, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wolf is about $5,724, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 100 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wolf, IA

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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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92 reviews
9.5
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92 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
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1%
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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ames! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service level, we...
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7.3
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8 reviews
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8 reviews
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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 Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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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.
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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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wolf, IA

The average cost of senior living in Wolf is $5,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Callender, IA with an average of $4,359 per month.

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

Wolf, IA
$5,724/mo
$5,724/mo

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

Wolf, IA
$5,724/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$5,724/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,724/mo

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

Studio
$5,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,810/mo

Senior living costs in Wolf 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: Wolf, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWolf, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,724/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,724/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,724/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,544/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Wolf, IA:$5,724/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Wolf, IA:$5,724/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Wolf, IA:$5,724/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Wolf, IA:$3,544/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wolf, IA, over time

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

Wolf, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wolf, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wolf 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
Wolf, IA$4,074/mo$5,099/mo-20.1%
Iowa$4,749/mo$4,785/mo-0.8%
National$4,970/mo$4,812/mo+3.3%
Wolf, IA
2024 average cost:$4,074/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:-20.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,749/mo
2023 average cost:$4,785/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,970/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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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 Wolf

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wolf

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.

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Bickford of Ames

4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.

Wolf nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolf nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolf, 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 Wolf 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 Wolf that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wolf 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 Wolf Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wolf 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 Wolf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wolf 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 Wolf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wolf 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 Wolf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolf, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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