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10 Best Nursing Homes in Burlington, IA

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Burlington 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 76 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Burlington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Burlington is about $4,548, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 177 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Burlington, IA

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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.
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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.
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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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, 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.
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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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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: 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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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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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 Burlington, IA

The average cost of senior living in Burlington is $4,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbus City, IA with an average of $4,240 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Burlington, IA vs. nearby cities

Burlington, IA
$4,548/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Burlington, IA vs. the state and national average

Burlington, IA
$4,548/mo
$4,437/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Burlington vs. other types of senior living

$4,599/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,548/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Burlington, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,467/mo
Studio
$5,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Burlington over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Burlington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Burlington

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

4.6
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Burlington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burlington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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
31%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Burlington 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 Burlington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Burlington, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Burlington 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 Burlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burlington, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Burlington 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 Burlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burlington, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Burlington 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 Burlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Burlington, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Addington Place of Burlington and The Lamoine Retirement Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Burlington, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 76 nursing homes facilities near Burlington, Iowa. See the full list.

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