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9 Best Nursing Homes in Graf, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Graf 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 Graf, 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 Graf or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Graf.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eagle Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ironhills, Emeline and Crab Town.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Graf, IA

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Photo of Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
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The staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have been there. They gave my mother in law extra attention the first few days to help her become confident and comfortable in her new home. This...
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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For the activities, they are really isn't as many as I hoped initially because of the director being on a leave of absence. And the overall experience was all right. Value for the money it is a costly...
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.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Graf, IA

The average cost of senior living in Graf is $3,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bankston, IA with an average of $3,163 per month.

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

Graf, IA
$3,255/mo
$3,333/mo
$3,228/mo

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

Graf, IA
$3,255/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,601/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,255/mo

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

Studio
$4,009/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,348/mo

Senior living costs in Graf 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: Graf, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGraf, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,255/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,601/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,601/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$1,977/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Graf, IA:$3,255/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Graf, IA:$3,601/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Graf, IA:$3,601/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Graf, IA:$1,977/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Graf, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Graf 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
Graf, IA$5,188/mo$4,107/mo+26.3%
Iowa$5,319/mo$4,785/mo+11.2%
National$5,388/mo$5,056/mo+6.6%
Graf, IA
2024 average cost:$5,188/mo
2023 average cost:$4,107/mo
Percent change:+26.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,319/mo
2023 average cost:$4,785/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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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 Graf

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Graf

Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA

4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA

5.0
Great facility and staffing. They have a wide variety of rooms for anyone. The staff is caring and go above and beyond to serve their residents. One of the most beautiful retirement facilities I have seen.

Oak Park Place - Dubuque

4.3
To be real honest they are in some ways the same as everyone else - struggle with staffing - turn over issues - the people are fine and seam to treat their clients well - they treat me fine and are helpful when needed - so I rated them a 4 mainly due to their shortage of personnel and turnover ...
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Graf nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Graf nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Graf, 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 Graf 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 Graf that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Graf, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Graf 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 Graf Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Graf, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Graf 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 Graf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Graf, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Graf 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 Graf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Graf, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Graf 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 Graf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Graf, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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