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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Madison, IA
Fort Madison 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 57 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Madison, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Madison is about $4,489, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 92 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 Dodgeville, Latty and West Burlington.
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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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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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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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.
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.
At Adams Pointe, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Our newly built community offers the best of assisted living.Whether it's help with medications, assistance with bathing or just a shoulder to lean on -...
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 Fort Madison, IA
The average cost of senior living in Fort Madison is $4,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, IA with an average of $4,075 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Madison
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Madison
River Valley Place of Fort Madison
5.0
My father-in-law was a resident of Sunnybrook in Ft. Madison for almost 3 years. Prior to moving to Sunnybrook, his health was poor and he was hospitized monthly. He enjoyed the social aspect of visiting and playing cards with his friends at Sunnybrook. His mental and physical health also ...
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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 Burlington
5.0
I couldn't have found a better place. They are so caring and concerned, notify me every time my loved one is not feeling well and answer all of my questions. Worth every penny. I would absolutely recommend this facility to family and friends.
Fort Madison nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Madison nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Madison, 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 Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison 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
31.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Addington Place of Burlington, Ridgeview Assisted Living and The Lamoine Retirement Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Madison, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 57 nursing homes facilities near Fort Madison, Iowa. See the full list.
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