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7 Best Nursing Homes in Ralston, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ralston 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 Ralston, 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 Ralston or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ralston.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bagley, Fanslers and Dana.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bagley, Fanslers and Dana.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ralston, IA
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Rolling Meadows gets 5 stars all around! The staff are all very approachable with any questions or concerns that we have had. The main things that stuck out about them over other places we initially...
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.
Swan Place is located in the picturesque small town of Carroll, Iowa. We are on the east end of town just one block south of Northeast Park. Our beautiful community evokes images of country living, with its large front porch and white picket fence in front. We have two enclosed courtyards where...
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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.
Explore the comforts of small-town senior living at Addington Place of Carroll. Quiet surroundings near the edge of town create this community’s peaceful retirement setting without sacrificing quick access to Carroll’s conveniences.Addington Place of Carroll provides personalized assisted living...
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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.
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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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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ralston, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ralston is $4,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farnhamville, IA with an average of $3,561 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ralston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ralston
Rolling Meadows Senior Living in Carroll, IA
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My Dad loves Swan Place. Whenever I speak to him, he can't tell me enough how friendly and caring everyone is at Swan Place. He loves the meals and even after a year of being there, he still can't believe they "They even do my laundry and they keep my apartment clean, too!!"
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Ralston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ralston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ralston, 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 Ralston 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 Ralston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
57.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ralston 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 Ralston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ralston, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ralston 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 Ralston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ralston 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 Ralston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ralston, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ralston 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 Ralston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Rolling Meadows Senior Living, Journey Senior Services and Addington Place of Carroll are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ralston, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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