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7 Best Nursing Homes in Durham, IA
Durham 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 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Durham, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Durham is about $5,882, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 120 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Runnells, Knoxville and Newbern.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Durham, IA
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9.8
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114 reviews
Staff members greeted me with a hello and eye contact. Offered much assistance and was extremely supportive. This facility is breath taking and so top notch.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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9.2
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4 reviews
Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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: 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 Durham, IA
The average cost of senior living in Durham is $5,882 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasantville, IA with an average of $4,234 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Durham, IA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Durham over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Durham
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Durham
Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella
5.0
All is going well, we really like it here.
It is a very nice facility and it is very easy to make friends.
The apartments are lovely, it is easy to relax and just enjoy life!
Homestead of Oskaloosa
5.0
Everything has been top notch! The meals are good. The facility is very clean, someone is always cleaning. The staff calls mom by name and are so caring.
Moving in was wonderful and a simple process. We are so happy she is with Homestead!
Durham nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Durham 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 Durham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
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
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Homestead of Oskaloosa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Durham, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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