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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scranton, IA

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Scranton 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 90 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scranton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scranton is about $4,661, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 655 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scranton, IA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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, Home Care
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Photo of Community Care Ctr
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Silveridge Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Fonda Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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.
Photo of Waukee Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Legacy Pointe of Waukee
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Photo of Northcrest Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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.
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 Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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Photo of Elm Crest Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Scranton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Scranton is $4,661 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farnhamville, IA with an average of $3,945 per month.

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

Scranton, IA
$4,661/mo
$4,796/mo
$4,695/mo

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

Scranton, IA
$4,661/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$4,661/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,661/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,212/mo
Studio
$5,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,009/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,507/mo

Senior living costs in Scranton 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: Scranton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScranton, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,661/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$4,475/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,570/mo$3,264/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Scranton, IA:$4,661/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Scranton, IA:$4,661/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Scranton, IA:$4,661/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Scranton, IA:$3,570/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scranton, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scranton 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
Scranton, IA$5,266/mo$5,806/mo-9.3%
Iowa$5,430/mo$5,319/mo+2.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Scranton, IA
2024 average cost:$5,266/mo
2023 average cost:$5,806/mo
Percent change:-9.3%
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 Scranton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scranton

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.

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Scranton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scranton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scranton, 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 Scranton 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 Scranton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scranton 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 Scranton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scranton 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 Scranton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Scranton 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 Scranton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scranton 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 Scranton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scranton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 90 nursing homes facilities near Scranton, Iowa. See the full list.

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