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6 Best Nursing Homes in West Branch, IA

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West Branch 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Branch, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Branch is about $4,533, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 49 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Branch, IA

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Photo of Legacy Pointe
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2222 Floor plans available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
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4 star
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The staff is very nice and communicative. The activities are limited, but with the population they have, I understand why. The food is bad, but I think that is par of the course of any assisted living place.
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.
Legacy Senior Living is a retirement community that is located on the east side of Iowa City. They have two distinct communities located on their beautiful campus. This includes Independent Living & Assisted Living. All Legacy staff members take part in Hearthstone training that is renewed...
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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
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Very responsive to questions and needs. Accommodate needs specific to each person. Liked that you don't have to move if you need more assistance at some point. Everything you need is in house ie- physician,...
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.
With several open-concept floor plans to choose from, our apartment homes are comfortable, easy to navigate and designed to maximize living and entertaining. And because they’re all maintenance-free, you or your loved one won’t even have to change a light bulb.Outside, there’s a thriving...
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8.0
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I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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, 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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in West Branch, IA

The average cost of senior living in West Branch is $4,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilton, IA with an average of $4,172 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Branch, IA, vs. nearby cities

West Branch, IA
$4,533/mo
$4,408/mo

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

West Branch, IA
$4,533/mo
$4,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$4,533/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,533/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Branch, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,775/mo

Senior living costs in West Branch 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: West Branch, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Branch, IAIowaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,533/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,533/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$2,905/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
West Branch, IA:$4,533/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
West Branch, IA:$4,533/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
West Branch, IA:$4,533/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
West Branch, IA:$2,905/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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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 West Branch

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Branch

Bickford of Iowa City

4.2
The communication between the family and the staff is good, they provide the covid updates and they are very responsive. The only issue is the food my mom does not like food. I would recommend this community to others

Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

4.0
I do think they are expensive. My family member is happy and as long as he can afford it. I want to keep him there. I would recommend it there.

The Summit of Coralville

4.6
I would recommend Grand Living. We picked this community because they offered gluten free meal options, swimming pool and large physical fitness area. Also proximity to my home.

West Branch nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Branch nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Branch, 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 West Branch 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 West Branch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Branch, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Branch 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 West Branch Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Branch, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Branch 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 West Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Branch, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Branch 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 West Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Branch, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in West Branch 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 West Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Branch, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Pointe, FeatherStone at Hickory Hill and Bickford of Iowa City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near West Branch, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 6 nursing homes facilities near West Branch, Iowa. See the full list.

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