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Nursing homes and assisted living in Ruthven, Iowa

Our directory lists 2 places to live with care in Ruthven, Iowa: 1 nursing home certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 1 assisted living community. The nursing home is certified by Medicaid, and 1 has 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Palo Alto County.

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Nearby cities

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Ruthven?
Our directory lists 2 in Ruthven, Iowa: 1 nursing home certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 1 state-licensed assisted living or residential care home. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Ruthven?
1 of the 1 nursing homes is certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Ruthven?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Iowa is $305 a day for a semi-private room (about $9,277 a month), and assisted living is $5,381 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Iowa.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Ruthven?
No place in Ruthven has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Iowa: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Iowa.

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