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10 Best Nursing Homes in Le Mars, IA

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Leeds, Springdale and Morningside.
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zipAverageCost: $3,553

Nursing Homes Facilities near Le Mars, IA

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Photo of The Heritage at Northern Hills
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8.7
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Prices are in line with other places. It is a nice neighborhood. The staff communicate very well, which is extremely important.
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.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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We picked this community because, staff, having her own bathroom in her room, amenities and the pleasant welcome we had from the community! Definitely would recommend to others.
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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
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: 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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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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 Le Mars, IA

The average cost of senior living in Le Mars is $3,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,848 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Le Mars, IA, vs. nearby cities

Le Mars, IA
$3,553/mo
$3,711/mo

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

Le Mars, IA
$3,553/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,553/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,553/mo

Nursing homes costs in Le Mars, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,760/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,470/mo

Senior living costs in Le Mars 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: Le Mars, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLe Mars, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,553/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,553/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,553/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,292/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Le Mars, IA:$3,553/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Le Mars, IA:$3,553/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Le Mars, IA:$3,553/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Le Mars, IA:$3,292/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Le Mars, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Le Mars 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
Le Mars, IA$5,540/mo$5,271/mo+5.1%
Iowa$5,190/mo$4,785/mo+8.5%
National$5,232/mo$5,056/mo+3.5%
Le Mars, IA
2024 average cost:$5,540/mo
2023 average cost:$5,271/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,190/mo
2023 average cost:$4,785/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,232/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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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 Le Mars

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Le Mars

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA

4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Le Mars nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Le Mars nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Le Mars, 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 Le Mars 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 Le Mars that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Le Mars, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.4%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Le Mars 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 Le Mars Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Le Mars, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Le Mars 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 Le Mars partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Le Mars, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Le Mars 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 Le Mars communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Le Mars, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Le Mars 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 Le Mars offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Le Mars, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
0.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
0.5%
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There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Le Mars, Iowa. See the full list.

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