Sitting in the heart of the Midwest, Mason City, IA, offers seniors 5 options for nursing home care in the region. Individuals who require 24-hour access to care, including those with complex medical needs, rely on nursing home care to provide medical assistance and help with everyday tasks. Seniors who prefer a more cost-effective independent living situation may consider assisted living facilities or in-home care.
Explore or guide and read 13 reviews reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars to learn more about nursing homes in the Mason City area.
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501 SOUTH KENTUCKY, Mason City, IA, 50401
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother ended up getting Covid and now she's going to have to stay in a nursing home forever. She's now in Heritage Care in Mason City, and she's also been there before. They're great and they do a very good job. The outside is great, but the insid..."
READ MORE302 SECOND STREET NE, Mason City, IA, 50401
3.2
(5 reviews)
"This is a wonderful place. The staff really care about the residents living there, and they care about what the families are going through. There are all sorts of organized activities for the residents. Families are made to feel quite welcome when..."
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Semi-private accommodations at nursing homes in Mason City cost a median price of $6,874 per month, while a private room costs about $7,330.
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Mason City's nursing home fees are lower than the national median of $7,908 and equivalent to the state's midrange price. Nursing homes in Mason City are cheaper than in many of the state's major cities. Care in Des Moines costs $274 more per month, and accommodations in Dubuque are $426 higher. In Iowa City, fees run $198 more than Mason City prices.
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Mason City
$6,874
Iowa
$6,874
United States
$5,625
Des Moines
$7,148
Iowa City
$7,072
Dubuque
$7,300
At $6,874 for a semi-private room, nursing home care is notably more expensive than many other senior care options. Home health care, offering medical assistance, and in-home care, providing nonmedical personal help, are both available for $2,080 less, bringing care directly to the senior's place of residence. Adult day health care offers daytime-only support at a local facility, presenting a savings of $5,578 by comparison. Additionally, the median monthly price of assisted living facilities is $2,307 less, offering residents a sense of community and the opportunity for an independent lifestyle.Â
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In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$4,567
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$6,874
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$7,330
Note: Data for Mason City was unavailable, so data for the nearest area, Waterloo Area, was used instead.
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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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
Helena
4
Review of Good Shepherd Health Center
My husband had therapy at Good Shepherd Health Center. He was there for 20 days. They were all friendly. The place was nice and the people there were nice. They took care of my husband. He just...
Nursing Homes
Marilyn
5
Review of Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center
My mother ended up getting Covid and now she's going to have to stay in a nursing home forever. She's now in Heritage Care in Mason City, and she's also been there before. They're great and they do...
Nursing Homes
Diane
2
Review of Good Shepherd Health Center
My mother did rehab at Good Shepherd Health Center. The service was mostly adequate, but we weren't very happy there. They lost her clothes and they left her without things to wear, no bra, didn't...
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