Page 32 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Overview of Fonda Specialty Care

Fonda Specialty Care operates a 46-bed nursing home and skilled nursing center in Fonda, Iowa. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs are available on site to support rehabilitation needs alongside residential nursing support.

Administrative operations run under the direction of Faith Epperson. Daily nurse staffing across the facility averages 4 hours and 44 minutes per resident. Payment choices accepted by the center include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options.

Prospective residents and their loved ones can get in touch with Fonda Specialty Care to review current openings, tour the building, or discuss financial arrangements.

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Forest City

Good Samaritan Society, Forest City is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Forest City, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation therapy supports recovery and functional improvement as part of a resident’s care. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support or rehabilitation in a residential setting.

With 43 beds, Good Samaritan Society, Forest City is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Transportation is available for residents who need help getting to destinations outside the community.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Holly Brink serves as administrator, and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society operates the community.

Overview of Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing care and respite care in Perry, IA. Independent living provides community services without daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports short stays when a family caregiver needs time away or is recovering.

As a continuing care retirement community with multiple care levels, the campus may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may need a different level of care within the same community. The home has 77 beds, and Tanya Swank serves as its administrator. Rehabilitative therapy is available through the campus, giving residents access to therapy services without leaving the community. Meals on Wheels is also a specific program here.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Crystal Heights Care Center, in Oskaloosa, IA, provides respite care, palliative care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care, across 72 beds. Licensed nurses deliver the skilled nursing on site. Comfort and symptom relief, not cure, are what the hospice and palliative care sides aim for.

Time away for a family caregiver is what respite care is for. Rehabilitation services handle recovery after an illness, an injury, or a spell in hospital.

Ongoing residential nursing and recovery work are both here. A resident can be nursed through a recovery, or kept on afterward when the medical needs turn out to be permanent.

Occupancy is 97.2 percent, which leaves almost every bed spoken for. Three hours and 40 minutes of nursing go with each resident’s day.

Medicare covers skilled care that qualifies. Medicaid meets eligible long-term needs. Private pay comes out of personal funds. Danielle Grove is the administrator. Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, comfort-focused support, or a short respite booking are all reasons this center fits.

Klein Center is an award-winning nursing home in West Burlington, IA, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for in its supportive and welcoming environment. Residents also receive high-quality services, including round-the-clock care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to help them recover and return to their routines with ease.

Social events, light exercises, and recreational opportunities encourage residents to explore interests and gain meaningful experiences. Well-maintained therapy gyms and spacious living areas also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure with the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center and public transportation in the area. As one of the best options for senior living in Iowa, this nursing home goes above and beyond in helping residents live to their potential in retirement.

The Villages at Marion offers independent living in Marion, IA. Residents have private living space along with community services, without daily care, so it suits people who manage their everyday personal needs without hands-on assistance.

Housing includes private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident an individual living space, while a semi-private room supports shared living. The home may suit someone seeking independent living with either arrangement. With a Walk Score of 63 out of 100, the area falls in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Whispering Willow Al

Whispering Willow Al offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fredericksburg, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the community offers multiple care settings without requiring a move elsewhere. With 52 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents have the opportunity to get to know one another. Storm Freese serves as the administrator.

Residents have access to table service dining, a salon and spa, secure private outdoor space, and a gated patio, so meals, personal care, and time outside can all take place within the community. Group games, fitness classes, and the Live2B Healthy wellness program provide scheduled activities, and rehabilitation services are available as well. The area has a Walk Score of 47, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, IA, is a non-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that offers independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a nurturing, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably during their stay. Light housekeeping, nutritious meals, and medication management are among the excellent services provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care to recover and return to their routines with ease through personalized care plans.

Strength exercises, social events, and various recreational activities ensure residents can make friends and have fun. Safe trails, accessible common areas, and a garden also provide residents with more opportunities for recreation and wellness. Located near the Fort Museum and Frontier Village and bus stops along Kenyon Road, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This CCRC has a wide range of care options and a clean setting, making it a great choice for senior living in Iowa.

Overview of Montezuma Specialty Care

Montezuma Specialty Care operates a 41-bed nursing facility in Montezuma, Iowa, delivering skilled nursing and nursing home services. The program assists individuals who require continuous clinical oversight alongside everyday personal assistance. Therapy services run on-site for residents who need dedicated physical rehabilitation during their stay.

Operational management is handled by administrator Mitchell Huff. Staffing data reflects an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Financial arrangements include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.

Families can reach out to Montezuma Specialty Care to confirm current bed availability, request details on therapy programs, or discuss financial plans.

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 71 bed nursing home in Mason City, Iowa, offering hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give residents a temporary setting for recovery while they receive therapy. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day, representing that amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. An outdoor walking trail provides a place to walk outside on the property.

The area has an 85 out of 100 Walk Score, placing it in the very walkable range, where most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public payment options or the ability to fund care directly. Claire N. serves as the director, and the center may be a good fit for a resident who needs supervised memory support or short term rehabilitation, or for a family caregiver needing temporary care.