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10 Best Nursing Homes in Owego, IA

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Owego 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 63 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Owego, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Owego is about $4,055, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 129 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 Blencoe, Turin and Pierson.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Owego, IA

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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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.
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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
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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, 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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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
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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
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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Owego, IA

The average cost of senior living in Owego is $4,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mapleton, IA with an average of $3,692 per month.

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

Owego, IA
$4,055/mo
$3,925/mo
$3,997/mo

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

Owego, IA
$4,055/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,942/mo

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

$4,055/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,055/mo

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

Studio
$3,843/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,588/mo

Senior living costs in Owego 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: Owego, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOwego, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,055/mo$4,480/mo$4,942/mo
Assisted Living$4,055/mo$4,475/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,055/mo$4,480/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living$3,910/mo$3,264/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Owego, IA:$4,055/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Assisted Living
Owego, IA:$4,055/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Owego, IA:$4,055/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Owego, IA:$3,910/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Owego, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Owego 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.

Owego, IAIA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Owego, IA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Owego 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
Owego, IA$4,486/mo$4,625/mo-3.0%
Iowa$5,319/mo$4,818/mo+10.4%
National$5,388/mo$5,085/mo+6.0%
Owego, IA
2024 average cost:$4,486/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,319/mo
2023 average cost:$4,818/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,085/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Owego

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Owego

The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this month. If it was not for the care that his [name removed] did for him and the care of the ...
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Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Owego nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Owego nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Owego, 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 Owego 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 Owego that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Owego, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Owego 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 Owego Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Owego, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Owego 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 Owego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Owego, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Owego 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 Owego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Owego, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Owego 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 Owego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Owego, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 63 nursing homes facilities near Owego, Iowa. See the full list.

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