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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shannon City, IA
Shannon City 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 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shannon City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shannon City is about $4,161, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 75 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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 decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Shannon City, IA
The average cost of senior living in Shannon City is $4,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redding, IA with an average of $3,568 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shannon City
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shannon City
Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Vintage Hills of Indianola
4.8
We wanted to find a memory care facility that was near us and allowed cats. Moving our loved one to a memory care facility was stressful enough for him and we knew if we also took away his cat, it would be detrimental to his overall mental health. The staff at Vintage Hills have been wonderful ...
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Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA
5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day
Shannon City nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon City, 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 Shannon City 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 Shannon City 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
44.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shannon City 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 Shannon City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shannon City 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 Shannon City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon City 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 Shannon City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon City 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 Shannon City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Homestead of Creston, Holland Farms and Greenfield Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shannon City, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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