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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elk Run Heights, IA

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Elk Run Heights 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elk Run Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elk Run Heights is about $4,193, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 35 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elk Run Heights, IA

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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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.
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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
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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.
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, 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.
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
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Elk Run Heights, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elk Run Heights is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hazleton, IA with an average of $3,618 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Elk Run Heights, IA, vs. nearby cities

Elk Run Heights, IA
$4,193/mo
$4,193/mo
$4,193/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elk Run Heights, IA, vs. state and national averages

Elk Run Heights, IA
$4,193/mo
$4,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elk Run Heights, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,259/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,193/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elk Run Heights, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,702/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,867/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Run Heights 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: Elk Run Heights, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Run Heights, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,193/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,259/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,259/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,164/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Elk Run Heights, IA:$4,193/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Run Heights, IA:$4,259/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Elk Run Heights, IA:$4,259/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Elk Run Heights, IA:$3,164/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elk Run Heights, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elk Run Heights 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
Elk Run Heights, IA$5,970/mo$4,500/mo+32.7%
Iowa$4,783/mo$4,633/mo+3.2%
National$4,812/mo$4,826/mo-0.3%
Elk Run Heights, IA
2024 average cost:$5,970/mo
2023 average cost:$4,500/mo
Percent change:+32.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,783/mo
2023 average cost:$4,633/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,826/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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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 Elk Run Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elk Run Heights

Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

Arlington Place at Oelwein

4.0
My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no longer drive. The townhouse at Arlington Place fit the bill. They are independent but it ...
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Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
Our dad and mom loved Windsor Manor! They enjoyed the caring staff and the many activities that were provided for them, both inside the center as well as field trips outside of the center. All of the staff were loving and caring and worked hard to meet their individual needs. When the time came ...
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Elk Run Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Run Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Run Heights, 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 Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
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
23.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
0.4%
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Rosewood Estate, Bickford of Cedar Falls and The Rose of Waterloo are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elk Run Heights, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Elk Run Heights, Iowa. See the full list.

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