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10 Best Nursing Homes in Altoona, IA

Last Updated: 11/9/24

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Altoona 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona or another care type is right for you. Browse 27 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Altoona.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Ankeny or Capitol Heights.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Altoona, IA

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Last Updated: 11/9/24
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Recent reviews of Nursing Homes in Altoona, IA
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8

My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

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.

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0

I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.

Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

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

I would say the staff is super friendly, but there's been quite a bit of turnover since we've arrived. The meals are not what we were promised, but Mom says they're slowly getting better.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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9.2
Review Score
26 reviews

Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...

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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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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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The Suites of Ankeny

420 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

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

All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.

Provides: Assisted Living

Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review Score
19 reviews

I am basing this off of the memory Care unit since Mom has been there the longest. They're willing to work with families on where to place residents and how to care for each individual resident. With the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...

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Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
Review Score
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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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing

601 Hawthorne Crossing Drive SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 reviews

Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...

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The Rose of East Des Moines

1331 Idaho Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 reviews

I am happy for the care that is received from this community. The staff are caring and attentive to the residents. The menu offers alot of healthy meals that she is enjoying. The activities are helpful for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Rose of East Des Moines is an independent living community located in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines is a part of the counties of Polk and Warren. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, residents have easy access to hospitals, parks, shopping, and fine dining. Just about anything residents...

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The Bridges at Ankeny

3510 NW Abilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023

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9 reviews

My wife is in the latter stages of dementia as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. When I could no longer safely care for her at home, I visited several homes in the area looking for a safe and comfortable...

Provides: Memory Care

The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....

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Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe

6132 Northeast 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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16 reviews

I'm very happy with this facility and would recommend it to friends and family. The food is ok, kind of plain but no issues other than that. The facility is very clean, it's well maintained, and they are...

Provides: Memory Care
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Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...

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Edencrest at The Tuscany

1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
Review Score
6 reviews

Our loved one likes the complex a lot. The meals have not been great because the chef has quit. Our loved one has really has enjoyed participating in the activities.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...

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Mill Pond

1201 SE Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021

1 review

Our family had an in person tour and the facility is very nice, but it seemed like when the residents really start to decline they just kind of put them in their own section that reminded us of a nursing...

Provides: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Independent Living

The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines

701 Riverview St, Des Moines, IA 50316

1 review
Provides: Nursing Homes

The Rose of Des Moines

1330 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8 reviews

It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...

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Walden Point

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...

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Trinity Center at Luther Park

1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Altoona Nursing and Rehab

200 7th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

1 review
Provides: Nursing Homes

Pleasant Hill Residential

4755 Parkridge Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Provides: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living

Valley View Village

2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Luther Care Services

2824 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

City View Residential

1725 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50134

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

City View Residential

1725 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50134

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

University Park and Arbor Heights

233 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Provides: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living

LifeSpace Communities

100 E Grand Ave # 230, Des Moines, IA 50309

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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
Complete guide to nursing homes
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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There are 27 nursing homes near Altoona, Iowa. See the full list.

The best nursing home facilities near you in Altoona, Iowa are Independence Village of Ankeny. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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