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Guthrie Center 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 118 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Guthrie Center, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Guthrie Center is about $4,595, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1160 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Guthrie Center, IA

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The building was impeccably clean, the food was excellent, the administrative staff was very easy to work with and accommodating. I can't say enough nice things about their nursing staff. Unfortunately, mom...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tower Place — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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The staff are fabulous and always greet you with a smile. They are so good to the residents, which has helped my parents transition from the house they lived in for more than 60 years much easier. I owe a...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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Can't say enough about how much I appreciate Regency! My Mom went through rehabilitation at their care center after suffering a major fall. She has now been on the assisted living side for almost a year. The...
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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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Staff is kind and helpful. Room size was fine. Meal times were a little weird. They had no recreation person at the time so activities were lacking. Have hired one recently.
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 Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about each resident's needs and desires. They are also receptive to family helping residents. My spouse is calmer than when she was in the previous Memory Care unit.
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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None of these facilities are perfect. They are often understaffed, and administratively they make mistakes. They take adequate care of my Mom.
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.
Edencrest at Green Meadows is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies.We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Green Meadows. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of all-inclusive amenities when you reserve your apartment today. Ask...
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Finding a home for a senior loved one is never an easy choice. It certainly wasn’t for us! When a fall and surgery dictated a move out of assisted living and into a long-term facility, we had some agonizing...
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.
Innovative, Personalized, and Christ-Centered - Perry Lutheran HomePerry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa is Your Christian, Caring Community offering a Continuum of Care for your loved one to meet their changing needs. Perry Lutheran Home offers education and expertise, home care, assisted living,...
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Rolling Meadows gets 5 stars all around! The staff are all very approachable with any questions or concerns that we have had. The main things that stuck out about them over other places we initially...
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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 just one block south of Northeast Park in Carroll, Iowa, Rolling Meadows Senior Living is an assisted living community that evokes the essence of peaceful country living. Safely enclosed by a white picket fence, the community’s large front porch invites residents to enjoy the sunshine and...
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My wife is in the latter stages of dementia as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. When I could no longer safely care for her at home, I visited several homes in the area looking for a safe and comfortable...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....
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I am happy for the care that is received from this community. The staff are caring and attentive to the residents. The menu offers alot of healthy meals that she is enjoying. The activities are helpful for...
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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.
The Rose of East Des Moines is an independent living community located in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines is a part of the counties of Polk and Warren. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, residents have easy access to hospitals, parks, shopping, and fine dining. Just about anything residents...
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This is a great opportunity for a parent or a loved one to go to. They are very welcome and open with the residents as well as the family. My mother is very happy there and it was the best place for her to...
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.
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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.
Explore the comforts of small-town senior living at Addington Place of Carroll. Quiet surroundings near the edge of town create this community’s peaceful retirement setting without sacrificing quick access to Carroll’s conveniences.Addington Place of Carroll provides personalized assisted living...
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I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...
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.
Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...
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My parents love it there. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The apartment is beautiful. The only reason I rated activities down a little is because we thought there would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...
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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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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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I've been living at Walnut Ridge since [date removed]. It's beautiful, comfortable and well-staffed. The people are fantastic. Food is ok.
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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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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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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staff is very attentive to resident wants and needs. as a family member i felt my grandmother was in great hands and never had the ackward situation of not knowing something that may habe happened! syaff did...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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I appreciate all the information that I was given when we put my mom in Urbandale. I have gotten a lot more information from the social worker from Urbandale, and the nurses call me if something happens....
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Urbandale Health Care Center, it’s all about “U!” We are a 106-bed facility offering 24-hour skilled nursing care and specialized rehabilitation therapy for a wide variety of health conditions. Our goal is to meet the unique needs of each of our residents while always maintaining their...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Guthrie Center, IA

The average cost of senior living in Guthrie Center is $4,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adair, IA with an average of $2,974 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Guthrie Center, IA, vs. nearby cities

Guthrie Center, IA
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$4,666/mo
$4,263/mo

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

Guthrie Center, IA
$4,595/mo
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U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

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Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Guthrie Center, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,083/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
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Senior living costs in Guthrie Center 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: Guthrie Center, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuthrie Center, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,595/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,595/mo$4,475/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,595/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,141/mo$3,264/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Guthrie Center, IA:$4,595/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Guthrie Center, IA:$4,595/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Guthrie Center, IA:$4,595/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Guthrie Center, IA:$3,141/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Guthrie Center, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Guthrie Center 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Guthrie Center, IA$5,704/mo$5,634/mo+1.2%
Iowa$5,430/mo$5,319/mo+2.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Guthrie Center, IA
2024 average cost:$5,704/mo
2023 average cost:$5,634/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,430/mo
2023 average cost:$5,319/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Guthrie Center

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Guthrie Center

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

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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Guthrie Center nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guthrie Center nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guthrie Center, 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 Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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