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10 Best Nursing Homes in Aplington, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Aplington 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 Aplington, 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 Aplington or another care type is right for you. Browse 130 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Aplington.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar City.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Aplington, IA

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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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: 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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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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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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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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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, 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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.
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Aplington, IA

The average cost of senior living in Aplington is $4,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dumont, IA with an average of $3,890 per month.

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

Aplington, IA
$4,073/mo
$4,311/mo

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

Aplington, IA
$4,073/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,073/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,073/mo

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

Studio
$5,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,067/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,699/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Senior living costs in Aplington 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: Aplington, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAplington, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,073/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,068/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,073/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,266/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Aplington, IA:$4,073/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Aplington, IA:$4,068/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Aplington, IA:$4,073/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Aplington, IA:$3,266/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Aplington, IA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Aplington, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Aplington 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
Aplington, IA$5,746/mo$5,495/mo+4.6%
Iowa$5,319/mo$4,734/mo+12.4%
National$5,322/mo$4,973/mo+7.0%
Aplington, IA
2024 average cost:$5,746/mo
2023 average cost:$5,495/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,319/mo
2023 average cost:$4,734/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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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 Aplington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Aplington

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

Aplington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aplington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aplington, 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 Aplington 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 Aplington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Aplington, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aplington 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 Aplington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aplington, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aplington 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 Aplington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aplington, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Aplington 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 Aplington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aplington, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aplington 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 Aplington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aplington, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
0.5%
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CedarStone Senior Living, Homestead of Mason City and Parker Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Aplington, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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