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10 Best Nursing Homes in State Center, IA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Iowa is $4,584, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the State Center area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near State Center, IA

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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
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Everything was super great with Bickford. The staff was caring and my sister felt very involved and included which made me feel good because she normally was pretty bashful so that was a huge milestone for...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
5 star
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4 star
33%
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The staff at Windsor Manor is really compassionate. The director and nurse check in with Mom frequently. Everybody is going above and beyond to make her feel at home. They let her eat her meals in her room...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming courtyard...
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Extremely pleased with the care Mom is receiving. [name removed] worked with us for over one year as we mulled over the right time to place Mom in their care. She was patient, kind, and helpful. During a...
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.
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in State Center, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $4,584 per month as compared to {{ nationalAverageCost }} in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,584/mo$5,847/mo21.6% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Nursing Homes
Iowa:$4,584/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:21.6% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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Nursing homes costs in State Center, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in State Center 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
State Center, IA$5,070/mo$5,236/mo-3.2%
Iowa$5,067/mo$4,986/mo+1.6%
National$5,040/mo$5,040/mo0.0%
State Center, IA
2024 average cost:$5,070/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,067/mo
2023 average cost:$4,986/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,040/mo
2023 average cost:$5,040/mo
Percent change:0.0%
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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 State Center

Recent reviews for nursing homes in State Center

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Bickford of Ames

5.0
It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames to anyone I know!

Newton Health Care Ctr

4.0
It seems like all the residents get good care, and the nurses and CNA's all know their patients names. They are unfortunately understaffed.

State Center nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in State Center nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in State Center, 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 State Center 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 State Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
State Center, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in State Center 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 State Center Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
State Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in State Center 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 State Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
State Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in State Center 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 State Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
State Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in State Center 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 State Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
State Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Bickford of Marshalltown, Windsor Manor Nevada and Glenwood Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near State Center, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near State Center, Iowa. See the full list.
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