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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bridgewater, IA
Bridgewater is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bridgewater, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bridgewater is about $4,398, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 209 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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.
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: 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, 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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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Bridgewater, IA
The average cost of senior living in Bridgewater is $4,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $2,386 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bridgewater
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bridgewater
Oakland Heights Assisted Living
4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.
Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
This is a very good place. When my loved one came in he was one of the lowest functioning people. He was wheelchair bound, slumped to one side and unable to sit up or speak. When he moved out he was one of the highest funtioning. Vicki Lemke, and the head nurse, the management, they are all ...
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Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Bridgewater nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bridgewater nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bridgewater, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
0.4%
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