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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chelsea, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Chelsea 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea or another care type is right for you. Browse 161 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Chelsea.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ferguson, Pickering and Dillon.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Chelsea, IA

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Photo of FeatherStone at Hickory Hill
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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.
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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Photo of FeatherStone at Hickory Hill
1616 Photos available
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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Cost of nursing homes in Chelsea, IA

The average cost of senior living in Chelsea is $4,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ladora, IA with an average of $2,141 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chelsea, IA vs. nearby cities

Chelsea, IA
$4,597/mo
$4,435/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chelsea, IA vs. the state and national average

Chelsea, IA
$4,597/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chelsea vs. other types of senior living

$4,621/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,597/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Chelsea, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,359/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,131/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,403/mo

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 Chelsea

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chelsea

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Stirlingshire of Coralville

4.9
The facility is beautiful and very clean and Mom receives excellent care from the friendly staff. Mom is in a one bedroom and it's the perfect size for her, spacious but not so large that she has trouble getting from room to room. The amenities in the apartment are excellent including a full ...
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Chelsea nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chelsea nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.4%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.1%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chelsea 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 Chelsea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.1%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chelsea 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 Chelsea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chelsea 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 Chelsea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chelsea, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.1%
0.4%
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