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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mooar, IA

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Mooar 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 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mooar, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mooar is about $4,845, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 117 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mooar, IA

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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.
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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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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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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 Mooar, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mooar is $4,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Keokuk, IA with an average of $4,078 per month.

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

Mooar, IA
$4,845/mo
$4,078/mo
$4,766/mo

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

Mooar, IA
$4,845/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,921/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,845/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,006/mo
Studio
$5,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,095/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,183/mo

Senior living costs in Mooar 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: Mooar, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMooar, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,845/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,921/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,921/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,203/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Mooar, IA:$4,845/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Mooar, IA:$4,921/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mooar, IA:$4,921/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mooar, IA:$4,203/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mooar, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mooar 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
Mooar, IA$5,128/mo$6,263/mo-18.1%
Iowa$5,454/mo$5,370/mo+1.6%
National$5,552/mo$5,286/mo+5.0%
Mooar, IA
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$6,263/mo
Percent change:-18.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,370/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,286/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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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 Mooar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mooar

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

4.6
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the ...
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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 Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Mooar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mooar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mooar, 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 Mooar 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 Mooar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mooar 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 Mooar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mooar 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 Mooar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mooar 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 Mooar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Mooar 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 Mooar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mooar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lamoine Retirement Living, Addington Place of Burlington and River Valley Place of Fort Madison are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mooar, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Mooar, Iowa. See the full list.
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