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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kent, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kent nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Kent, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Kent or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kent.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Macksburg, Hebron and Hebron.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kent, IA
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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, 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, 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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Kent, IA
The average cost of senior living in Kent is $3,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benton, IA with an average of $3,498 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent, IA vs. the state and national average
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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.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kent
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kent
Bristol Manor of Maryville
5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Arlington Place of Red Oak
5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.
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
Kent nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kent, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kent 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 Kent Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kent, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent 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 Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Homestead of Creston, Greenfield Manor and Eiler Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kent, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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