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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tama, IA

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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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My husband and I are very pleased with the care our aunt is receiving at Prairie Hills Assisted Living. My aunt is eating well, taking her medication, has gained back some weight, seems happier and is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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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.
The Villages at Marion offer a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Village Place, the Independent Living Facility, provides carefree living and a community of friends. While at Village Ridge, the Assisted Living Facility, you will be able to maintain an independent lifestyle with the individual...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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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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.
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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...
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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 am happy with the overall experience so far at Newton Health Care Center. As far as I know, almost everything is going well for my loved one. As a whole, the staff has been good but my loved one has...
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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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 Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Tama, IA

The average cost of senior living in Tama is $4,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Tama, IA
$4,667/mo
$4,628/mo
$4,876/mo

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

Tama, IA
$4,667/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,659/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,667/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,584/mo

Senior living costs in Tama 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: Tama, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTama, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,667/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,609/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,659/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,371/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Tama, IA:$4,667/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Tama, IA:$4,609/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tama, IA:$4,659/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tama, IA:$3,371/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tama, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tama 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
Tama, IA$5,566/mo$5,451/mo+2.1%
Iowa$5,430/mo$5,319/mo+2.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Tama, IA
2024 average cost:$5,566/mo
2023 average cost:$5,451/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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 Tama

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tama

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.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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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.

Tama nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tama nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tama, 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 Tama 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 Tama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tama, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.1%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tama 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 Tama Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tama, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tama 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 Tama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tama, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tama 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 Tama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tama, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tama 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 Tama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tama, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.1%
0.5%
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