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10 Best Nursing Homes in Iowa, LA
Iowa 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 14 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Iowa, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Iowa is about $3,679, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 47 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 China, Panchoville and Pine Island.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Iowa, LA
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9.4
Review score
30 reviews
Everyone is friendly and helpful. It is a place I would want to reside if I needed assisted living Apartments are good size and very nice. The entire place is well kept, inside and out.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Start an exciting new chapter in your life at The Verandah. As Lake Charles’ premier senior retirement community, we offer both affordable Senior Living Starting at $2,700 (Independent Living) and $3,250 (Assisted Living). Our lovely location is in the beautiful neighborhood of Graywood, just...
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7.8
Review score
11 reviews
My husband was only there six weeks. Those six weeks were great. The food was awesome and he enjoyed it. As a spouse, I was invited to eat with him often. The care was great. The residents were encouraged...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
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3 reviews
Things they do well at: The staff at The Gardens assisted living is very helpful and they will work with you to help provide your love ones with a comfortable environment. Areas for improvements: I think...
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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The staff and the care that they provide are amazing. The community is open to feedback and issues are resolved ASAP. The community is neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others based on...
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: 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Iowa, LA
The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $3,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeQuincy, LA with an average of $3,148 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Iowa, LA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Iowa vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Iowa, LA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Iowa
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Iowa
The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles, LA
4.6
I would tell them my Mother is taken very good care of and the staff is phenomenal. I would highly recommend The Verandah to any one that has an elderly loved one that needs that extra bit of assistance in their golden years.I picked Verandah after visiting several facilities and much prayer . ...
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Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles
5.0
Just wish I had moved him sooner. We really like the hominess. I felt like I was a part of the family. I was always welcome to dine with him. His last meal was Thanksgiving and I fed him and I also had a plate. He enjoyed their food. They quickly learned his likes and dislikes. They do need ...
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Brookdale Lake Charles
4.9
What we like the most about the Brookdale Lake Charles is the awesome and caring staff. They are friendly and the environment is clean. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Brookdale Lake Charles to other families and we have already recommend them.
Iowa nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iowa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iowa, 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 Iowa 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 Iowa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Iowa, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
42.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
42.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
42.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Iowa 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 Iowa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iowa, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iowa 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 Iowa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iowa, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Iowa 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 Iowa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iowa, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iowa 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 Iowa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iowa, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Verandah Retirement Community, Brookdale Lake Charles and Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Iowa, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Iowa, Louisiana. See the full list.
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