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Nursing Homes Facilities near Onawa, IA

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Photo of Providence Place Memory Care
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They are the kindest, most caring staff we have ever experienced during [name removed] convalescence during the last two years of her life
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.
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One main thing is that they were able to work with [name removed] budget. We had a lot of difficulty placing her because of that.
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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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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I would rate all of those a 4 with the exception of the administrative staff who I would give a 5. I liked the openness and light of the facility. It seemed livable.
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.
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place offers all the amenities of home without many of the hassles & headaches that go along with home ownership. Located just a few blocks away from Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Northpark Place is one of the most established communities in...
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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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The staff is friendly and helpful, and were responsive timely to needs. They genuinely showed caring and empathy. The facility had recent updates made and was warm and inviting.
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.
Pathfinder Place is located on the north end of Fremont, Nebraska, a town with a small town feel and the amenities of a big city. We are close enough to downtown for shopping trips, live entertainment, or exploring the riverfront in the Luther Hormel Memorial Park. Residents and visitors alike...
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I would not place my Dad in a place where he didn't feel comfortable. He has been doing great since coming there. Interaction with staff has been wonderful.
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.
Our Assisted-living programs have been recognized by ICAL and NCAL as top award winning premiere facilities in the region. Each and every tenant is treated as family. The program is extremely proud to serve our friends and neighbors. We offers 6 levels of Assisted-living cares, and also...
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Mom has lived at Homestead a year and a half now, the staff are loving and caring people. The residents come first for all. Management staff ate kind, welcoming and always available to listen. If...
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.
Reed Place is a pet friendly senior living community where our goal is to offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by providing compassionate assistance in their daily routines only when needed. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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I moved my folks here to the ridge in Dec 2023. My dad passed in Feb 2024. During his short stay, the staff did everything they could to make my dad comfortable. They were always kind and compassionate to...
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 Holstein Senior Living and The Ridge our "red carpet hospitality" and our focus on making our residents dreams come true, to our exceptional healthcare services and team member's, our focus is always to embrace every moment. This philosophy starts our belief that our residents come first.
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What a wonderful place ! We are blessed to have a love one here . So much compassion is shown each and every day.We love coming to visit our loved one here . Everyone makes us feel at home when we are...
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.
Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. Whispering Creek Active Retirement Community is located next to the Whispering Overlooking miles of breathtaking golf course views, Whispering Creek...
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Photo of Golden Horizons of Ida Grove
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The staff at this community were nice and helpful during dad's stay. They did try to accommodate his dietary needs. The community is clean and well maintained. They offer some daily activities, outings 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.
Golden Horizons of Ida Grove is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Ida Grove, IA. This quaint community is located in the north eastern portion of Iowa with plenty of fresh farm air to go around. Ida Grove is a wonderful place to reside and it is also a great place for...
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Edgewood Vista in Fremont NE was an awesome home for my dad. This memory care assisted living home was the best place for my dad and I only wished we would have heard about it before we placed him in the...
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.
Edgewood Vista of Fremont offers adult daycare in the beautiful city of Fremont, NE. Fremont is located in Dodge County, and those visiting or becoming residents of the city will enjoy checking out the natural beauty that the area has to offer. Those who spend time in Fremont find that they don't...
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Everyone at kinship has been fantastic! Excellent care and great facilities. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. At Kinship Pointe, you can have the worry-free lifestyle you deserve. With independent living and assisted living both on one campus, it makes the transition between care levels easy if you need it later. And you and your spouse can...
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We chose Floyd Place because we had a budget and they fit that budget. We were able to have a virtual tour before my dad could see it and they he did his own virtual tour. The fact that they value military...
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 Floyd Place, our senior living community in Sergeant Bluff, we offer thoughtful, compassionate service to help our residents thrive. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as tai chi, exercise classes, happy hour, movie nights, spa day, and ice cream socials. We...
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Carter Place is filled with a skilled, caring and friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable, well maintained and clean. They offer a wide array of activities for all to enjoy. The facility is sized right,...
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.
Carter Place is located in the quiet countryside just outside of Blair, Nebraska. We offer assisted living with all of the comforts of home. Your health and safety is our top priority:On site 24 hour a day Registered NurseShort term care availableAssistance with medication and daily...
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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.
Just 10 minutes north of Omaha, Autumn Pointe is a locally owned and operated assisted-living residence that’s perfect for the person desirous of quality and affordable accommodations in a safe small-town atmosphere. At the same time, our proximity to Omaha allows all the advantages that being...
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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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I had my Mom in this facility and was extremely impressed with the care. My Mom was in there for rehab and I really can't say enough about the quality of care, the excellant customer service, the true...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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My mom is a resident at Ridgewood Senior Living. The cook, [name removed], is amazing and goes above and beyond for the residents. The food could be of better quality. The staff that cares for my mom 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 Home to Ridgewood Active Retirement Community! Overlooking miles of country side, Ridgewood Active Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. The Ridgewood Community is just minutes...
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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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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.
Nothing is more important than maintaining a high quality of life when transitioning between the comforts of home and the care of our community. Let our caregivers welcome you to a home-like environment while offering the quality of care only our dedicated and educated staff can provide. We know...
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Onawa, IA

The average cost of senior living in Onawa is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soldier, IA with an average of $3,501 per month.

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

Onawa, IA
$4,039/mo
$4,150/mo
$4,329/mo

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

Onawa, IA
$4,039/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,999/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,039/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,720/mo
Studio
$4,366/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,599/mo

Senior living costs in Onawa 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: Onawa, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnawa, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,039/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,999/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,345/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Onawa, IA:$4,039/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Onawa, IA:$3,999/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Onawa, IA:$3,999/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Onawa, IA:$3,345/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Onawa, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Onawa 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
Onawa, IA$4,377/mo$4,117/mo+6.3%
Iowa$5,406/mo$4,781/mo+13.1%
National$5,314/mo$5,026/mo+5.7%
Onawa, IA
2024 average cost:$4,377/mo
2023 average cost:$4,117/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,406/mo
2023 average cost:$4,781/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Onawa

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Onawa

Kinship Pointe Wayne

4.4
They are friendly and willing to work with residents. They try to get them out and do activities. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Nye Square in Fremont, NE

4.9
Nye Square is a beautiful facility! It is clean, well maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful. The DON and other staff go out of their way to answer questions and provide a homelike atmosphere!

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.

Onawa nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onawa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onawa, 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 Onawa 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 Onawa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.2%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Onawa 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 Onawa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Onawa 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 Onawa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Onawa 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 Onawa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onawa 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 Onawa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onawa, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.3%
0.5%
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Providence Place Memory Care, Hansen House Harlan and The Heritage at Northern Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Onawa, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 89 nursing homes facilities near Onawa, Iowa. See the full list.
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