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9 Best Nursing Homes in Ackworth, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ackworth nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ackworth, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ackworth or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ackworth.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waveland Park, Carpenter (And Drake) and Lower Beaver.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hartford, Conger and Knoxville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ackworth, IA
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19 reviews
I thought Vintage Hills of Indianola was a great place. I just had a problem with one person and got it taken care of. I loved all the people but one.
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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5 reviews
Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ackworth, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ackworth is $4,716 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,101 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ackworth
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ackworth
Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA
5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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MorningStar at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines, IA
4.1
I think MorningStar at Jordan Creek is a very friendly facility.
As far as the food goes, I think they could improve on the eye appeal, the taste, and make sure to serve meals hot.
Ackworth nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ackworth nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ackworth, 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 Ackworth 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 Ackworth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ackworth, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ackworth 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 Ackworth Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ackworth, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4.1%
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
60%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ackworth 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 Ackworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ackworth, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ackworth 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 Ackworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ackworth, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ackworth 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 Ackworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ackworth, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
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 classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walnut Ridge, Copper Shores Village and Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ackworth, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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