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10 Best Nursing Homes in Parnell, IA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Parnell, IA

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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Photo of West Ridge Care Ctr
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.
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.
Photo of Promise House
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.
Photo of Northbrook Manor Care 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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 CorporationHallmark 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...
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
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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 Parnell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Parnell is $4,637 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Chester, IA with an average of $3,338 per month.

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

Parnell, IA
$4,637/mo

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

Parnell, IA
$4,637/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,629/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,637/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,010/mo
Studio
$5,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,054/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,439/mo

Senior living costs in Parnell 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: Parnell, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeParnell, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,637/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,599/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,629/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,686/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Parnell, IA:$4,637/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Parnell, IA:$4,599/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Parnell, IA:$4,629/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Parnell, IA:$2,686/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Parnell, IA, over time

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

Parnell, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Parnell, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Parnell 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
Parnell, IA$5,325/mo$4,834/mo+10.2%
Iowa$5,430/mo$5,319/mo+2.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Parnell, IA
2024 average cost:$5,325/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,430/mo
2023 average cost:$5,319/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Parnell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Parnell

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
I would say that the staff is very good with the residents - very mindset on making sure they are taken care of - willing to help. Husband felt more comfortable with Emery Place - felt more like home- not huge facility where he could get lost.

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Parnell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parnell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parnell, 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 Parnell 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 Parnell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Parnell 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 Parnell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Parnell 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 Parnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Parnell 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 Parnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parnell 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 Parnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parnell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Living at Indian Creek, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Grand Living at Bridgewater are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Parnell, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 148 nursing homes facilities near Parnell, Iowa. See the full list.
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