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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lima, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lima 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 Lima, 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 Lima or another care type is right for you. Browse 102 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lima.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Oelwein, Strawberry Point and Dundee.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oelwein, Strawberry Point and Dundee.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lima, IA

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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
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: 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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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
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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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationEast Towne Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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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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.
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
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of nursing homes in Lima, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lima is $3,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waucoma, IA with an average of $3,240 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lima, IA vs. nearby cities

Lima, IA
$3,900/mo
$3,507/mo
$3,682/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lima, IA vs. the state and national average

Lima, IA
$3,900/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lima vs. other types of senior living

$3,909/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,900/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lima, IA by room type

Studio
$5,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,888/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lima over time

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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 Lima

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lima

Harmony Place

4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Arlington Place at Oelwein

4.9
A parent has been a resident here for over 1 year and I couldn't be happier with the place. It is a safe and beautiful facility with caring and competent staff. The family feels supported and informed, and included in decision making. There are constant opportunities for activities to enrich ...
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Garden View Place in Monona, IA

4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it. They raised prices a couple ...
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Lima nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lima nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lima, 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 Lima 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 Lima that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lima, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lima 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 Lima Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lima, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lima 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 Lima partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lima, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lima 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 Lima communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lima, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lima 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 Lima offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lima, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
12.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
0.4%
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