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10 Best Nursing Homes in Turkey River, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Turkey River 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 Turkey River, 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 Turkey River or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Turkey River.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eagle Point.
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zipAverageCost: $3,302

Nursing Homes Facilities near Turkey River, IA

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Photo of Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
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9.3
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66 reviews
9.3
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66 reviews
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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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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1717 Floor plans available
7.0
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Oak Park Place - has been very good for my mother and I have no complaints with the facility, environment and service provided. I highly recommend them
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
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Grand Meadows is a great place, activities everyday, the helpers are all super nice and helpful....Yes, I would recommend it. Bright and cherry, wide halls, clean and friendly.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Morningside Assisted Living provides quality living solutions to seniors in south central Wisconsin. Morningside offers assisted living services to seniors who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care in their day-to-day lives. Located in the charming community of...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Turkey River, IA

The average cost of senior living in Turkey River is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeley, IA with an average of $2,877 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Turkey River, IA, vs. nearby cities

Turkey River, IA
$3,235/mo
$3,118/mo

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

Turkey River, IA
$3,235/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

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

$3,235/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,235/mo

Nursing homes costs in Turkey River, IA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Turkey River 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: Turkey River, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTurkey River, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,235/mo$4,394/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$3,235/mo$4,392/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$3,235/mo$4,394/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$2,120/mo$3,220/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Turkey River, IA:$3,235/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Turkey River, IA:$3,235/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Turkey River, IA:$3,235/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Turkey River, IA:$2,120/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Turkey River, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Turkey River 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
Turkey River, IA$4,612/mo$3,765/mo+22.5%
Iowa$5,237/mo$4,729/mo+10.7%
National$5,229/mo$4,915/mo+6.4%
Turkey River, IA
2024 average cost:$4,612/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+22.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,237/mo
2023 average cost:$4,729/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,229/mo
2023 average cost:$4,915/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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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 Turkey River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Turkey River

Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA

4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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Oak Park Place - Dubuque

4.3
To be real honest they are in some ways the same as everyone else - struggle with staffing - turn over issues - the people are fine and seam to treat their clients well - they treat me fine and are helpful when needed - so I rated them a 4 mainly due to their shortage of personnel and turnover ...
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Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA

4.0
I like the fact that she gets physical therapy. The food is good and the facility is clean. I would recommend the facility to others looking for a nursing home.

Turkey River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Turkey River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Turkey River, 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 Turkey River 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 Turkey River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Turkey River, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Turkey River 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 Turkey River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Turkey River, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Turkey River 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 Turkey River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Turkey River, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Turkey River 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 Turkey River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Turkey River, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Turkey River 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 Turkey River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Turkey River, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.5%
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