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Nursing Home Communities in Newton, Iowa

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Based on the cost of semiprivate rooms, Newton’s average nursing home cost is among the highest in the state. At $7,148 per month, it’s above the state average of $6,570 per month but remains below the national median cost, which is $7,756 per month.

When compared with other cities in Iowa, Newton’s cost is closest to Waterloo, which is $7,118 monthly. In Ames, costs are similar at an average of $7,080 per month. Further outside of the Des Moines area, seniors in Davenport and Sioux City pay $6,235 and $6,509 per month, respectively. 

Newton

$7,148

Iowa

$6,570

The United States

$7,756

Ames

$7,080

Davenport

$6,235

Sioux City

$6,509

Waterloo

$7,118

Nursing Home Costs in Newton, IA

Semiprivate nursing home rooms in Newton cost an average of $7,148 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $7,604 per month.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Newton, 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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Reviewing the costs of other types of senior care in Newton can help you determine the right choice for both budget and health care needs. While adult day care is the least expensive at just $1,603 per month, it doesn’t include around-the-clock supervision. Assisted living and home care or home health care are good options for seniors who don’t require full-time medical assistance and come at an average monthly cost of $4,300, $4,481 and $4,576, respectively. Of course, nursing home care, which is the most expensive at $7,756 per month for semiprivate rooms or $8,821 for private rooms, includes the highest level of care and supervision.

Home care

$4,481

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$1,603

Assisted living

$4,300

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$7,756

Nursing home (private room)

$8,821

Note: Senior care cost data isn’t available for Newton, so data for the nearest major city, Des Moines, has been used instead.

Free Resources for Seniors in Newton, IA

There are free or low-cost resources in Newton to help seniors age in place for as long as possible before moving into nursing home care. Below are some common resources that benefit seniors in the city. 

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Aging Resources of Central Iowa(515) 255-1310
Aging Resources of Central Iowa serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Newton and Jasper County. It acts as an advocate on behalf of seniors in the area and connects those it serves with useful resources including caregiver resources, nutrition programs, case management and legal services. Aging Resources of Central Iowa also manages the area’s Seniors Health insurance Information Program, which provides benefits counseling, including help with applying for and understanding Medicaid and Medicare benefits. 
Iowa Department on Aging(800) 532-3213
The Iowa Department on Aging connects seniors with resources throughout the state and within their own counties. It hosts the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which protects the dignity and safety of seniors who reside in long-term care facilities. Additionally, it oversees the operations of the numerous Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state.
Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Program(641) 792-7102
The Elderly Nutrition Program serves seniors aged 60 and older and their spouses by providing congregate meals, as well as meal delivery services Monday through Friday. 

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

unhappy and angry

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

Review of Newton Health Care Center

This nursing home is a joke. My relative lives there. I live out of state. You can never ever get anyone too answer the phone. I just recently flew to visit.. When it was time to return relative....

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iamkennysmom

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

Review of Wesley Park Centre

My mom had a stroke, and after a nightmare at a nursing home in another town (5 complaints with the state, 4 were founded!), I was able to get her moved to Park Centre for skilled care. The...

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Sharing is Caring

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Review of Careage of Newton

I believe making as many visits to see your friends or loved ones makes a big difference in there care they recieve, and if you can know there condition & what medication the facilty is giving them...

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