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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blakesburg, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg, 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 Blakesburg or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Blakesburg.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
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zipAverageCost: $5,051

Nursing Homes Facilities near Blakesburg, IA

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33 Floor plans available
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and security are good. Meals could use some help. Yes, we would recommend the River Valley Place of Ottumwa community to other families based on...
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
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.
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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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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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Blakesburg, IA

The average cost of senior living in Blakesburg is $5,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Floris, IA with an average of $4,402 per month.

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

Blakesburg, IA
$5,051/mo
$4,753/mo

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

Blakesburg, IA
$5,051/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,051/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,051/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,988/mo
Studio
$5,125/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,289/mo

Senior living costs in Blakesburg 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: Blakesburg, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlakesburg, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,051/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,051/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,051/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,932/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Blakesburg, IA:$5,051/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Blakesburg, IA:$5,051/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Blakesburg, IA:$5,051/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Blakesburg, IA:$3,932/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Blakesburg, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Blakesburg 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blakesburg, IA$5,250/mo$4,750/mo+10.5%
Iowa$4,818/mo$4,766/mo+1.1%
National$4,818/mo$4,804/mo+0.3%
Blakesburg, IA
2024 average cost:$5,250/mo
2023 average cost:$4,750/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,818/mo
2023 average cost:$4,766/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,818/mo
2023 average cost:$4,804/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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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 Blakesburg

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blakesburg

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Homestead of Oskaloosa

4.8
Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.

Blakesburg nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blakesburg nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blakesburg, 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 Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blakesburg, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blakesburg, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blakesburg, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blakesburg, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blakesburg, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
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Homestead of Albia, River Valley Place of Ottumwa and Pennsylvania Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blakesburg, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Blakesburg, Iowa. See the full list.

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