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10 Best Nursing Homes in Meriden, IA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Meriden, IA

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village 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...
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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.
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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: Memory Care
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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.
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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, 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
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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: 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.
Photo of Westwood Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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.
Photo of Milford Nursing Ctr
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Meriden, IA

The average cost of senior living in Meriden is $3,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sutherland, IA with an average of $3,238 per month.

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

Meriden, IA
$3,844/mo
$3,775/mo
$4,622/mo

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

Meriden, IA
$3,844/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,844/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,844/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,615/mo
Studio
$4,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,527/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,926/mo

Senior living costs in Meriden 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: Meriden, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeriden, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,844/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,844/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,844/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,492/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Meriden, IA:$3,844/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Meriden, IA:$3,844/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Meriden, IA:$3,844/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Meriden, IA:$3,492/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Meriden, IA, over time

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

Meriden, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Meriden, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Meriden 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
Meriden, IA$4,486/mo$4,625/mo-3.0%
Iowa$5,406/mo$4,815/mo+12.3%
National$5,383/mo$5,080/mo+6.0%
Meriden, IA
2024 average cost:$4,486/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,406/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,080/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Meriden

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Meriden

Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA

5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this month. If it was not for the care that his [name removed] did for him and the care of the ...
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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.

Meriden nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meriden nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meriden, 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 Meriden 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 Meriden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Meriden, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Meriden 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 Meriden Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meriden, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meriden 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 Meriden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meriden, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Meriden 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 Meriden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meriden, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meriden 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 Meriden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meriden, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Heritage at Northern Hills, Bickford of Sioux City and Charter Senior Living at North Park Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Meriden, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 102 nursing homes facilities near Meriden, Iowa. See the full list.
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