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10 Best Nursing Homes in Udell, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Udell 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 Udell, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $4,998

Nursing Homes Facilities near Udell, IA

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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.
Photo of Pella Manor
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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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Udell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Udell is $4,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pulaski, IA with an average of $3,423 per month.

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

Udell, IA
$4,998/mo
$5,048/mo

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

Udell, IA
$4,998/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,998/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,998/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,669/mo
Studio
$5,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,935/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,068/mo

Senior living costs in Udell 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: Udell, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUdell, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,998/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,998/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,998/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,168/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Udell, IA:$4,998/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Udell, IA:$4,998/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Udell, IA:$4,998/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Udell, IA:$4,168/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Udell, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Udell 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
Udell, IA$4,820/mo$5,997/mo-19.6%
Iowa$5,319/mo$4,785/mo+11.2%
National$5,388/mo$5,056/mo+6.6%
Udell, IA
2024 average cost:$4,820/mo
2023 average cost:$5,997/mo
Percent change:-19.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,319/mo
2023 average cost:$4,785/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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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 Udell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Udell

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Udell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Udell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Udell, 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 Udell 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 Udell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Udell, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Udell 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 Udell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Udell, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Udell 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 Udell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Udell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.1%
1.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Udell 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 Udell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Udell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Udell 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 Udell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Udell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.2%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Centerville and Homestead of Oskaloosa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Udell, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 68 nursing homes facilities near Udell, Iowa. See the full list.
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