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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hicks, IA

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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hicks, IA

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They were great and the faculties were amazing. I wanted to move in! Unfortunately, my father in law was only there 3 nights, was back to hospital and had to go to a care center because of the side effects...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, CedarStone Senior Living, immerses residents in breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality and complete comfort. It’s a change we think you’ll find refreshingly unexpected.
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I'm so glad that the family chose this community for my in-laws. Its been wonderful so far. The staff is caring and attentive. They wanted to stay close to friends and family. They still are driving but if...
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.
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works and visits Arlington Place. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality, it's our way of life. Our 'Resident First'...
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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 Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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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 Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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: 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.
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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Hicks, IA

The average cost of senior living in Hicks is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Hicks, IA
$4,195/mo
$4,076/mo
$4,297/mo

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

Hicks, IA
$4,195/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,195/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,195/mo

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

Studio
$5,663/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,653/mo

Senior living costs in Hicks 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: Hicks, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHicks, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,195/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,195/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,195/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,058/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hicks, IA:$4,195/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hicks, IA:$4,195/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hicks, IA:$4,195/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hicks, IA:$3,058/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hicks, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hicks 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.

Hicks, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Hicks, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hicks 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
Hicks, IA$5,936/mo$5,922/mo+0.2%
Iowa$4,785/mo$4,783/mo+0.0%
National$5,056/mo$4,824/mo+4.8%
Hicks, IA
2024 average cost:$5,936/mo
2023 average cost:$5,922/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,785/mo
2023 average cost:$4,783/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,056/mo
2023 average cost:$4,824/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 Hicks

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hicks

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA

4.9
The facility itself is beautiful and has a comfortable homey feel. The staff has always been great at answering questions, or adapting to whatever changing needs my parents need/needed. I appreciate the personal interaction they share with all the residents.

Hicks nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hicks nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hicks, 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 Hicks 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 Hicks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hicks, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
10.6%
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
41.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hicks 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 Hicks Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hicks, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hicks 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 Hicks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hicks, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hicks 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 Hicks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hicks, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hicks 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 Hicks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hicks, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
0.5%
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