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10 Best Nursing Homes in Granger, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Granger 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 Granger, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Drake, Cheatom Park and Beaverdale.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Granger, IA

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Meadowview is AMAZING!! We love everything about it! New, modern, nursing staff is great, a few complaints about the food, but mostly great, shuttle bus service is awesome! We highly recommend!!
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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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Bickford is a good community. The food is made daily right there. It's so good that my Aunt refused to let us take her out to eat! She didn't want to miss lunch. They don't have a lot of activities but it is...
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.
Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...
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Always room for improvement but we and [name removed] are happy. The onboarding could be a little better, just a person there to guide you upon arrival and as you first just settle in.
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.
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
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We visited 9 facilities before choosing Cedars Assisted Living for our relative with Alzheimer's. We were influenced by the cost, the staff, the availability of higher level of care if the need arose. 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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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Staff is kind and helpful. Room size was fine. Meal times were a little weird. They had no recreation person at the time so activities were lacking. Have hired one recently.
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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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None of these facilities are perfect. They are often understaffed, and administratively they make mistakes. They take adequate care of my Mom.
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.
Edencrest at Green Meadows is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies.We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Green Meadows. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of all-inclusive amenities when you reserve your apartment today. Ask...
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This is a great opportunity for a parent or a loved one to go to. They are very welcome and open with the residents as well as the family. My mother is very happy there and it was the best place for her to...
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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Within two months we have moved my Mom into Copperwood's Memory Care and my Dad into Copperwood's Assisted Living. Although this process has been one of the most difficult and stressful in our family, 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.
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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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I appreciate all the information that I was given when we put my mom in Urbandale. I have gotten a lot more information from the social worker from Urbandale, and the nurses call me if something happens....
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.
At Urbandale Health Care Center, it’s all about “U!” We are a 106-bed facility offering 24-hour skilled nursing care and specialized rehabilitation therapy for a wide variety of health conditions. Our goal is to meet the unique needs of each of our residents while always maintaining their...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...

Cost of nursing homes in Granger, IA

The average cost of senior living in Granger is $4,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor Heights, IA with an average of $4,537 per month.

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

Granger, IA
$4,740/mo
$4,693/mo
$4,657/mo

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

Granger, IA
$4,740/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,740/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,740/mo

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

Studio
$5,472/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,955/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,177/mo

Senior living costs in Granger 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: Granger, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGranger, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,740/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,740/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,740/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,129/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Granger, IA:$4,740/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Granger, IA:$4,740/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Granger, IA:$4,740/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Granger, IA:$3,129/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Granger, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Granger 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
Granger, IA$5,660/mo$5,588/mo+1.3%
Iowa$5,445/mo$5,406/mo+0.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Granger, IA
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,588/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,445/mo
2023 average cost:$5,406/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Granger

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Granger

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, IA

4.9
Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view patio…and ducks…and birds … and a very nice portico with shade and comfortable seating; no ...
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Granger nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Granger nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Granger, 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 Granger 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 Granger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Granger, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Granger 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 Granger Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Granger, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Granger 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 Granger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Granger, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Granger 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 Granger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Granger, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Granger 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 Granger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Granger, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.5%
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