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9 Best Nursing Homes in Iowa, LA

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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 9 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 $3,964, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 51 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Iowa, LA

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Photo of The Verandah Retirement Community
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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34 reviews
8.9
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34 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
26%
3 star
9%
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0%
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Mom has a good relationship with the nurses and caregivers. She's also met the people in food services and enjoys the variety of meals. She especially enjoys being able to order from a menu if she doesn't...
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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Photo of Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
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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.
Photo of The Gardens Assisted Living
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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
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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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
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.
Photo of Villa Maria Retirement Ctr
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.
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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 $3,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeQuincy, LA with an average of $3,326 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Iowa, LA, vs. nearby cities

Iowa, LA
$3,964/mo
$4,007/mo
$4,317/mo

Nursing homes costs in Iowa, LA, vs. state and national averages

Iowa, LA
$3,964/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Iowa, LA, vs. other senior living options

$3,928/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,964/mo

Nursing homes costs in Iowa, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$4,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,578/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,502/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa 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: Iowa, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIowa, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,964/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,806/mo$4,183/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,928/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,862/mo$3,821/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Iowa, LA:$3,964/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Iowa, LA:$3,806/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Iowa, LA:$3,928/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Iowa, LA:$3,862/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Iowa, LA, over time

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

Iowa, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Iowa, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Iowa 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
Iowa, LA$3,858/mo$3,865/mo-0.2%
Louisiana$3,867/mo$3,829/mo+1.0%
National$4,913/mo$4,812/mo+2.1%
Iowa, LA
2024 average cost:$3,858/mo
2023 average cost:$3,865/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$3,867/mo
2023 average cost:$3,829/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,913/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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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 Iowa

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Iowa

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

5.0
[name removed] really grew to love it there at Brookdale Lake Charles. The staff are very welcoming to clients and family. Hired new staff in kitchen , food have really stepped up. Get together for family and clients with meal and social . Assist family who live away to stay connected to the ...
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The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles, LA

5.0
We have had nothing but positive people They are caring , helpful, supportive to all of my parents needs. They make sure my dad has a menu to pick from. He is a picky eater. They are awesome. Always ready help.

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
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
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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
50%
4%
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%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
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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
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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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
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
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
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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