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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Asbury, Iowa

Asbury, IA has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,821/mo. That's above the Iowa state median by about 6%.

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Median monthly price, Asbury

$9,821/mo

Estimated range $9,130 – $11,489

● Asbury $9,821 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Asbury

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesAsburyIowaNational
25th percentile$9,130/mo$8,856/mo$8,951/mo
Median$9,821/mo$9,277/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$11,489/mo$10,083/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Asbury runs about $44 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,771
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,296
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$31,676

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Dubuque

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Asbury.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Asbury runs about $1,709 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (800) 779-8707 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $8,296 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,697 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Asbury assisted living median of $5,697 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,296 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Asbury run about $9,821 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Asbury

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In the last 365 days: 4 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Asbury, in Dubuque County, has about 5,989 residents. About 887 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $124,957.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A)(800) 779-8707nei3a.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Iowa State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • LifeLong Links1-866-468-7887lifelonglinks.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Dubuque VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Dubuque.

  • Home and Community Based Services – Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Asbury more expensive than the rest of Iowa?

Asbury's median nursing home cost is about 6% higher than the Iowa state median.

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Nursing Homes in Asbury: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers