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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ward, IA

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Ward 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 72 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ward, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ward is about $4,768, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 269 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ward, IA

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Last Updated: 4/11/25
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Photo of Homestead of Knoxville 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.
Photo of Prairie Village-Knoxville
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.
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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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Photo of Pella Manor
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.
Photo of Fair Haven East
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.
Photo of Sunnyslope Care Ctr
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
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 Hilltop Manor
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.
Photo of Pella Regional Health Ctr
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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Photo of Corydon 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 CorporationManor House Care Center 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 individuals we...
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.
Photo of Legacy House
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
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 Carlisle Center for Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Evelyn's Guest 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.
Photo of Calu Apartments
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.
Photo of Westview Acres Care Ctr
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ward, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ward is $4,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Unionville, IA with an average of $4,236 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ward, IA vs. nearby cities

Ward, IA
$4,768/mo
$4,661/mo
$4,462/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ward, IA vs. the state and national average

Ward, IA
$4,768/mo
$4,445/mo
U.S. national average
$4,881/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ward vs. other types of senior living

$6,046/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,768/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ward, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,507/mo
Studio
$5,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,734/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,937/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ward over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ward

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ward

Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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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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Ward nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ward nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ward, 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 Ward 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 Ward that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ward, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ward 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 Ward Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ward, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ward 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 Ward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ward, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ward 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 Ward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ward, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ward 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 Ward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ward, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
0.2%
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
19.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
0.4%
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