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Clucas 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Clucas, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Clucas is about $4,666, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 175 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Clucas, IA

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Photo of Independence Village of Waukee
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The staff is very attentive and friendly. Room sizes are good with room for full size bed, two nightstands, big dresser, two stuffed chairs, and TV on stand. Most personal items are provided except depends...
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 Independence Village of Waukee! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing....
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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.
Meadowview of Clive is situated on 6-acres of land with access to many community conveniences and entertainment. Meadowview of Clive provides the best of both worlds and the time, confidence, and security to fully enjoy. We are dedicated to each community member’s well-being with the expertise...
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Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great...
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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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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
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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Photo of Waukee Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
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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
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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.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Clucas, IA

The average cost of senior living in Clucas is $4,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $3,149 per month.

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

Clucas, IA
$4,666/mo
$4,823/mo
$4,703/mo

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

Clucas, IA
$4,666/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,666/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,666/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$5,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,870/mo

Senior living costs in Clucas 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: Clucas, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClucas, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,666/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,666/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,666/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,915/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Clucas, IA:$4,666/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Clucas, IA:$4,666/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Clucas, IA:$4,666/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Clucas, IA:$2,915/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Clucas, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Clucas 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
Clucas, IA$6,082/mo$6,361/mo-4.4%
Iowa$5,226/mo$4,766/mo+9.7%
National$5,224/mo$4,900/mo+6.6%
Clucas, IA
2024 average cost:$6,082/mo
2023 average cost:$6,361/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,226/mo
2023 average cost:$4,766/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,224/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Clucas

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clucas

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Clucas nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clucas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clucas, 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 Clucas 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 Clucas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clucas, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clucas 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 Clucas Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clucas, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clucas 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 Clucas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clucas, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Clucas 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 Clucas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clucas, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clucas 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 Clucas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clucas, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.4%
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Independence Village of Waukee, Meadowview of Clive and Edencrest at Kettlestone are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clucas, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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