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10 Best Nursing Homes in Duncan, IA

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Duncan 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Duncan, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Duncan is about $4,231, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 5 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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I'm happy with the staff and the facility. Mom really likes it there which is the important part. The only reason I didn't give them a 5 rating is because they have been a little bit short staffed at times...
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.
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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.
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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 CorporationConcord 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 care...
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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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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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 The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr
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 CorporationOakwood 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 care...
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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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
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 Duncan, IA

The average cost of senior living in Duncan is $4,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thompson, IA with an average of $2,900 per month.

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

Duncan, IA
$4,231/mo
$4,417/mo
$4,215/mo

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

Duncan, IA
$4,231/mo
$4,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$4,112/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,231/mo

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

Studio
$5,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Duncan 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: Duncan, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuncan, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,231/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,112/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,112/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,376/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Duncan, IA:$4,231/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Duncan, IA:$4,112/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Duncan, IA:$4,112/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Duncan, IA:$3,376/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Duncan, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Duncan 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.

Duncan, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Duncan, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Duncan 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
Duncan, IA$5,478/mo$5,487/mo-0.2%
Iowa$4,766/mo$4,600/mo+3.6%
National$4,804/mo$4,847/mo-0.9%
Duncan, IA
2024 average cost:$5,478/mo
2023 average cost:$5,487/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,766/mo
2023 average cost:$4,600/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,847/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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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 Duncan

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Duncan

Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Mason City, IA

4.0
Our Dad is no longer there. We moved him to California where we live. However great experience there and wonderful staff at Country Meadows. I would recommend. The only reason I gave it a 4 is it's a locked unit. Depending on what you're looking for a locked unit can feel confining. ...
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Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

5.0
What we like the most about Apple Valley is the staff and friends, and our loved one can have her cat which is a plus. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Homestead of Mason City

5.0
Homestead is a wonderful home for yourself or your family members. The environment is very loving and caring. I cannot say enough about the staff. They are all so kind, friendly, wanting to help you in any way that they possibly can. Every day is filled with activities. Because it is a ...
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Duncan nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duncan nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duncan, 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 Duncan 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 Duncan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Duncan, IANational
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Duncan 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 Duncan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Duncan, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Duncan 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 Duncan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Duncan, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Duncan 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 Duncan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duncan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Duncan, Iowa. See the full list.

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