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10 Best Nursing Homes in Afton, IA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Afton 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 Afton, 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 Afton or another care type is right for you. Browse 80 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Afton.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Creston, Murray or Arispe.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Afton, IA

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Recent reviews of Nursing Homes in Afton, IA
Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0

Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Addington Place of Des Moines
4.8

Mom's been in the memory care wing for a couple of months now. She is getting along very well. Seems like she's not getting out of her room as much as I thought they would. I don't know how mom responds to them though. She does like it there. She enjoys the food and doesn't want for anything.

Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA
5.0

This is a very good place. When my loved one came in he was one of the lowest functioning people. He was wheelchair bound, slumped to one side and unable to sit up or speak. When he moved out he was one of the highest funtioning. Vicki Lemke, and the head nurse, the management, they are all awesome. I am very appreciative of them and the care they took.

Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
142 reviews

[name removed] out director really cares about everyone here at Independence Village of Waukee. All the staff are Great! This is as good as it can get.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...

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Homestead of Creston

1709 W Prairie St, Creston, IA 50801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
5 reviews

What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...

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MorningStar at Jordan Creek

525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
23 reviews

The staff has been so caring. Everyone, from the director to the housekeeping staff are consistently kind and friendly with each resident. They recently hired a new activity director, so I'm hoping that part...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here at MorningStar Senior Living Community,our reputation of excellence and authenticity sets us above the rest. We pride ourselves on our ability to incorporate faith in our everyday responsibilities. We offer 56 Assisted Living Suites and 29 Memory Care suites. We are located in a prime spot...

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Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
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9.1
Review Score
32 reviews

Extremely helpful in getting my 103 yr. old mother get settled. They go out of their way . Staff and residents are SO friendly. Beautiful inside and out. Not so overpowering as some facilities are. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Beaverdale is professionally managed by Jaybird Senior Living. Built by Hubbell Realty Company in 2017 in the heart of Beaverdale, we are committed to providing Red Carpet service for everyone who lives, works, and visits Beaverdale. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of...

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Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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28
28 Floor plans available
9.0
Review Score
65 reviews

I have lived at Woodlands Creek Senior Living villas for five years, and I could not be happier with my choice. The location is perfect…close to the Greenbelt Trail for pleasant walks, with shopping and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, we offer 3 different levels of care to meet our residents wants and needs ranging from independent living to memory care. Independent Living Woodlands Creek Independent Living opened in 2005 and expanded in 2008. Our independent living setting...

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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
48 reviews

My sibling adores the caregivers, they pay a lot of attention to him. For activities, he tells me he has nothing to do. I know that's wrong. He just doesn't seem to want to participate. For value for cost,...

Provides: Memory Care
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Welcome to Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care!Founded in 2007, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has been providing the best quality Memory Care services to the residents of Waukee, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights and Ankeny.When the time comes to transition a loved one...

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
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8.7
Review Score
4 reviews

My aunt lived in another state. She is 91 years old . She was all alone in that state,independent ! She was found outside unconscious by the fire department and hospitalized for 7 days. She had not taken her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
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8.7
Review Score
4 reviews

My aunt lived in another state. She is 91 years old . She was all alone in that state,independent ! She was found outside unconscious by the fire department and hospitalized for 7 days. She had not taken her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
39 reviews

Very clean, all staff that we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The front office staff bent over backwards to help us at a very difficult time for our family. Seriously great staff.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...

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Allen Place

1406 East 19th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
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8.6
Review Score
11 reviews

Choose this facility because it was a little smaller. My folks lived on a farm and then small town so a larger facility would be overwhelming. I think they try really hard but are short staffed like...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Allen Place is a senior living community in Atlantic Iowa near the Nishna Hills Golf Club. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green rolling hills but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and our local farmers market. We also take regular visits to...

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Lakeside Village

2067 Highway 4, Panora, IA 50216

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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8.5
Review Score
8 reviews

They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...

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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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8.4
Review Score
33 reviews

My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...

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Holland Farms

2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
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7
7 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
9 reviews

Hi, I recently had to relocate my mom to an assisted living facility and after much research we decided on Holland Farms. This is a beautiful building and the staff at the front desk were so welcoming right...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Greenfield Manor

615 SE Kent Street, Greenfield, IA 50849

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
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1 review

Greenfield Manor is in a smaller town and it is a smaller facility and I think those do better than some of the larger facilities. I thought they did a very good job. My sister did not agree with some of...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Greenfield Assisted Living Community. Greenfield is the premier assisted living community of Adair 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...

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Adel Assisted Living

504 Van Fossen Lane, Adel, IA 50003

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1 review

Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...

Provides: Assisted Living

Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...

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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
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8.0
Review Score
20 reviews

In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...

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Eiler Senior Living

920 West Garfield Street, Clarinda, IA 51632

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
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8.0
Review Score
17 reviews

We came from California to visit my mother, who just moved in about three weeks ago. Of course, she's moving into a place after living in her own home for over 40 years. This is a tough chore to do. The...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Eiler Place, an assisted living community in Clarinda, Iowa. We promote independence while providing assistance with daily routines. We are located on the west side of town just south of the High School. Some of the features our residents enjoy include: Registered Nurse always available...

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Edencrest at The Legacy

2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
6.8
Review Score
7 reviews

There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...

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Vintage Hills of Indianola

604 E Hillcrest Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
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7.5
Review Score
19 reviews

I thought Vintage Hills of Indianola was a great place. I just had a problem with one person and got it taken care of. I loved all the people but one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...

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3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

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2.0
Review Score
17 reviews

I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...

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Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
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22 reviews

My parents love it there. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The apartment is beautiful. The only reason I rated activities down a little is because we thought there would be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...

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Edgewater

9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
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3 reviews

This is an awesome establishment!

Provides: Assisted Living
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Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...

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Homestead of Osceola

334 N Westview Dr, Osceola, IA 50213

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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2.0
Review Score
2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...

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Walnut Ridge

1701 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50325

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.2
Review Score
24 reviews

The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. It is a great place. People are amazing. It is beautiful, they have just remodeled, painted and new carpet. Wish there were more variety of activities. It is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...

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Vintage Park

810 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1 review

Everything about our experiance with this care giver was great. Staff, kitchen, room and all were the best.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all ANew Healthcare communities

Vintage Park is committed to providing a lifestyle of dignity, privacy, and choice; to offer a safe, secure, homelike environment-to help fill the needs of our area residents through a supportive team approach.Vintage Park Apartments is designed to meet the desires of each tenant by considering...

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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

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