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10 Best Nursing Homes in Swisher, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Swisher 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 Swisher, 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 Swisher or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Swisher.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Louisa, Worthington Acres and Cedar Hills.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Swisher, IA

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Photo of Corridor Crossing Place
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I have to give them a 5 for being so very helpful! Corridor crossings is very nice. I have stopped by to see mom at several different times during the day and week and it is always clean, the food looks...
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 goal is to create an environment that makes you feel at home! We invite you to continue to share experiences and make new memories, while being part of a community that truly cares. Enjoy your private apartment and let us take care of housekeeping, cooking & laundry. Your friends are...
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Photo of The Views of Cedar Rapids
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9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
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Our loved one has now passed, but they were Wonderful!! They have very caring staff. Never smelled bad. They took really good care of my mom and we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
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Everyone is very helpful and kind. It didn't hurt that it turned out one of the Directors is a childhood friend of ours. Our parents ran around together.
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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Photo of Keystone Place at Forevergreen
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6.8
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6.8
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33 reviews
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I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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Photo of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
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7.0
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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
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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.
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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
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Swisher, IA

The average cost of senior living in Swisher is $4,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marengo, IA with an average of $4,502 per month.

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

Swisher, IA
$4,615/mo
$4,651/mo

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

Swisher, IA
$4,615/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,602/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,615/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,118/mo
Studio
$5,170/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,401/mo

Senior living costs in Swisher 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: Swisher, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwisher, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,615/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,559/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,602/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,110/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Swisher, IA:$4,615/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Swisher, IA:$4,559/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Swisher, IA:$4,602/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Swisher, IA:$3,110/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Swisher, IA, over time

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

Swisher, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Swisher, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Swisher 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
Swisher, IA$5,101/mo$4,894/mo+4.2%
Iowa$5,388/mo$5,406/mo-0.3%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Swisher, IA
2024 average cost:$5,101/mo
2023 average cost:$4,894/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,406/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Swisher

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Swisher

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.

CountryHouse - Cedar Rapids

5.0
CountryHouse is a very caring and loving facility. The staff are top notch. They all truly care about their residents no matter the level of care. The staff is extremely friendly to the residents and their families. It is a family environment with Christian values. After my husband passed away, ...
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Swisher nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swisher nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swisher, 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 Swisher 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 Swisher that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swisher 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 Swisher Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swisher 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 Swisher partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Swisher 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 Swisher communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swisher 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 Swisher offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swisher, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
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Corridor Crossing Place, The Views of Cedar Rapids and Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Swisher, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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