Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Ankeny, IA below include 61 nursing homes with 310 reviews.
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200 SEVENTH AVENUE SW, Altoona, IA 50009
1.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother is in the Altoona Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and the facility itself is nice. Her room is a little on the small side, but the food is fine. And the staff we've dealt with helped when we were admitting my mom...."
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815 High Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211
"Welcome to Regency Care Center! Offering comprehensive rehabilitation-to-home care, long-term care, and an assisted living community, Regenc..."
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680 COLE STREET, Carlisle, IA 50047
"Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is situated in Carlisle, IA, and specializes in memory care and assisted living services...."
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2001 KENNEDY STREET, Granger, IA 50109
"Granger Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Granger, Iowa. It offers a variety of care types, including skilled nursing care, shor..."
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900 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
"Welcome to Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center! The Life Center is committed to providing exceptional care and concern for the health and well-be..."
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630 SIXTH STREET, Nevada, IA 50201
"Story Medical Senior Care, situated in Nevada, Iowa, provides both memory care and assisted living services. The community offers various ty..."
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5815 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
"Welcome to Martina Place! Located on a beautifully-landscaped 15-acre campus, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center offers high quality care with a..."
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233 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
"Welcome to Arbor Heights Assisted Living! For those looking for an more independent lifestyle, Arbor Heights Assisted Living, located within..."
READ MORE2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
"Scottish Rite Park is a senior living community situated in Des Moines, IA. It offers a variety of care options, including Independent Livin..."
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401 W Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appea..."
READ MORE600 EAST FIFTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50309
700 East University, Des Moines, IA 50316
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READ MOREWhen comparing the monthly average costs of semiprivate nursing home rooms in Ankeny with those of other areas, Ankeny’s costs are $608 cheaper than that of the average U.S. city. However, Ankeny’s nursing home costs are $578 more expensive than the state average. Seniors living in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City pay $608 and $289 less a month, respectively, for nursing home care than they do in Ankeny, while equivalent care in the Waterloo area is just $30 cheaper per month.Â
Ankeny
$7,148
Iowa
$6,570
The United States
$7,756
Ames
$7,080
Iowa City
$6,859
Cedar Rapids
$6,540
Waterloo Area
$7,118
A semiprivate room in an Ankeny nursing home averages $7,148 a month. The corresponding price for a private room is $7,604.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Other types of senior care in Ankeny are important to consider when comparing costs. Adult day care services are the least expensive option at $1,517. Home care and home health care cost $5,148 a month each, with assisted living facilities slightly less pricey at $5,005. Nursing homes are more expensive, with a semiprivate room averaging $7,148 and a private room costing $7,604 per month.
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,148
Adult day care
$1,517
Assisted living
$5,005
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
This table of resources may be helpful for seniors living in Ankeny. Some of the services and programs listed make it easier for the elderly to age in place in their own homes, delaying or completely avoiding nursing home placement. Other resources help seniors better understand and get the nursing home care they need.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County Senior Services | 515-286-3484 | Polk County offers senior citizen services at the Ankeny Senior Citizen Center. Transportation to community dining sites is available, as are rides for weekly grocery shopping trips. A Meals on Wheels program delivers lunches to homebound seniors; a financial management counseling service is also offered to seniors and others with low incomes. Other Polk County services include fitness classes, tai chi lessons and bingo games. An annual Senior Fest & Health Fair is held each May at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. |
| Ankeny Service Center | 515-965-1976 | This organization coordinates and provides services such as the Our Daily Bread program, which offers baked goods twice weekly to Ankeny seniors in need. The Ankeny Service Center also provides transportation assistance for medical appointments and errands, food vouchers for perishable items, and referral services to other service organizations. |
| Aging Resources of Central Iowa | 515-255-1310 | This Area Agency on Aging serving Polk County helps seniors live independent and dignified lives in their homes and neighborhoods. The organization helps older adults connect with useful services and programs, such as the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program, which helps keep seniors active and prevent falls. A family caregiver program answers questions and provides emotional support to loved ones. A variety of nutrition and wellness programs include hot-meal delivery, congregate meals, nutrition education and similar assistance. |
Nursing Homes
Mike12
3.0
Review of The Bridges At Ankeny
My mother stayed at The Bridges at Ankeny. They had a good nursing staff. The facility was clean. We didn't see any activities. They were very expensive, that's why we moved her out of there. Some...
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parkinglot1988
2.0
Review of The Bridges At Ankeny
Something has definitely changed in the food quality here over the last couple of days. It’s disgusting, I can’t believe that my aunt it’s paying all this money for basically dog food. I wish I...
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Anita
5.0
Review of The Bridges At Ankeny
My husband was at The Bridges at Ankeny, and he received excellent care. I was very happy with the care, and I was especially happy with their discharge planning because they were very clear about...
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