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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ankeny, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ankeny 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny or another care type is right for you. Browse 39 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ankeny.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cheatom Park, Drake and Merle Hay.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Valeria, Oswalt and Clyde.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ankeny, IA
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ankeny, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ankeny is $4,677 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mingo, IA with an average of $4,422 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ankeny, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ankeny, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ankeny
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ankeny
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
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.
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Ankeny nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ankeny nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny 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 Ankeny that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ankeny 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 Ankeny Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ankeny 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 Ankeny partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ankeny 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 Ankeny communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Ankeny 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 Ankeny offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ankeny, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ankeny, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 39 nursing homes facilities near Ankeny, Iowa. See the full list.
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