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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bauer, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bauer 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 Bauer, 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 Bauer or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bauer.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hartford, Runnells and Knoxville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hartford, Runnells and Knoxville.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Bauer, IA

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Last Updated: 11/8/24
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Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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33 Floor plans available
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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Photo of Homestead of Knoxville Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Photo of Prairie Village-Knoxville
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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Cost of nursing homes in Bauer, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bauer is $4,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,146 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bauer, IA vs. nearby cities

Bauer, IA
$4,919/mo
$5,248/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bauer, IA vs. the state and national average

Bauer, IA
$4,919/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bauer vs. other types of senior living

$4,768/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,919/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Bauer, IA by room type

Studio
$6,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,100/mo

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 Bauer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bauer

Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella

4.8
My experience at IV Pella has been fruitful and healing. The atmosphere here created by the wellness staff, the admin. staff and the other residents is fun, warm and nourishing in many ways. I am thankful to be here.

Vintage Hills of Indianola

4.5
The pricing structure changed so we're paying more than the original quote but it's still a good value compared with other options. The staff are very caring although they seem short-handed at times. The facility is very clean and inviting and is kept up well and our family member's apartment is ...
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Bauer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bauer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bauer, 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 Bauer 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 Bauer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bauer, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bauer 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 Bauer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bauer, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bauer 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 Bauer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bauer, IANational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Bauer, Iowa. See the full list.

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