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10 Best Nursing Homes in Balfour, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Balfour 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 Balfour, 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 Balfour or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Balfour.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Western Hills, Dundee-Memorial Park and Elmwood Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mynard, Murray and Todd.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Balfour, IA

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We love Bailey Pointe at Plattsmouth community and my Mother-in-law has been there 7 months now and is still content. They offer activities for the residents and the place is always decorated for a holiday...
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT PLATTSMOUTHBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Plattsmouth provides expert, compassionate care in a friendly, small-town environment. Enjoy the best of Plattsmouth and the Omaha metropolitan area while receiving comfortable care from our tenured team...
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The apartments are good size , bigger than more expensive places, the staff is great the community is wonderful. The chapters is great and would highly recommend it to anyone
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Risen Son Christian Village, we care about you, your family and your future. Think of us as a "one-stop" retirement community. We offer spacious independent living options and wonderful amenities, as well as several levels of additional care when a resident's needs may change. Our highly...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Balfour, IA

The average cost of senior living in Balfour is $4,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Council Bluffs, IA with an average of $4,490 per month.

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

Balfour, IA
$4,689/mo
$4,584/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,873/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,689/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,953/mo
Private
$4,848/mo

Senior living costs in Balfour 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: Balfour, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBalfour, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,689/mo$4,584/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,271/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,873/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,247/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Balfour, IA:$4,689/mo
Iowa:$4,584/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Balfour, IA:$5,271/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Balfour, IA:$6,873/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Balfour, IA:$3,247/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Balfour, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Balfour 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 Balfour, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Balfour 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Balfour, IA$5,952/mo$5,866/mo+1.5%
Iowa$6,000/mo$5,720/mo+4.9%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Balfour, IA
2024 average cost:$5,952/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,720/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Balfour

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Balfour

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Via Christe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Omaha, NE

5.0
Our mother has only been at Via Christe for a week and a half but it has been a wonderful experience so far! {name removed} worked with us and moms doctor to sort out medications. Mom loves her room and has started to participate in the daily activities. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. ...
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Mable Rose Estates in Bellevue, NE

5.0
Our loved one lived at Hillcrest Mable Rose, and we couldn't have been happier with the place! It was a beautiful community, they took great care of the residents, and they did a wonderful job with the meals! We had no complaints at all with the services they provided! The only issue we had was ...
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Balfour nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balfour nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balfour, 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 Balfour 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 Balfour that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Balfour, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.1%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.6%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
22.4%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
25.2%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
2.4%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.5%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
21.1%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
3.5%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.6%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Balfour 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 Balfour Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balfour, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.8%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
2.1%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.5%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balfour 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 Balfour partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balfour, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
1.5%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Balfour 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 Balfour communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balfour 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 Balfour offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balfour, IANational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
3.6%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.1%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
3.5%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.1%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.1%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.1%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.1%
0.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bailey Pointe at Plattsmouth, Risen Son Christian Village and The Nebraska Masonic Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Balfour, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Balfour, Iowa. See the full list.
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