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Nursing Home Communities in Mason City, Iowa

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

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.

 

Mason City

$6,874

Iowa

$6,874

United States

$7,908

Des Moines

$7,148

Iowa City

$7,072

Dubuque

$7,300

Nursing Home Costs in Mason City, IA

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.

 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Mason City, IA

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.

 

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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. 

 

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.

 

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Helena

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Marilyn

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Diane

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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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