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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Iowa City, CA

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Memory care in Iowa City offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Iowa City is about $4,497 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 152 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Prestige Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Serving the Yuba/Sutter community for 20 years. It is near a Adventist Rideout hospital and several skilled nursing centers. Located nearby are shopping, medical, dental clinics and pharmacies. Prestige has 67 spacious...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Summerfield Senior Care is located in beautiful Atwater California. Located next to the Rancho Del Rey Golf Course, residents can take full advantage of these beautiful surroundings. The weather can be very mild in Atwater allowing residents to enjoy many activities outdoors. Senior living...
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I would recommend this community to anybody. I was reluctant at first, and was only open to a few months trial. Now I think community as my home! ?? I have made many friends with residents and staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Country Crest is a smaller scale community, located in a peaceful, country setting amongst the oak trees in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We offer assisted living services and are proud to announce the opening of our memory care community!We strive to create a lifestyle of...
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Great place - They take wonderful care of my mom. We love everyone there - and appreciate their care and attention - so many activities to keep everyone busy!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cherry Blossom Assisted Living is the sister facility of 5-Star rated Livermore Valley Senior Living in Livermore, CA. We trace our success as a company to the simple and enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. It is a gift of immense wisdom and character that is priceless to that individual,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Iowa City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa City is $4,497 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colusa, CA with an average of $3,810 per month.

Memory care costs in Iowa City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Iowa City, CA
$4,497/mo
$5,281/mo

Memory care costs in Iowa City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Iowa City, CA
$4,497/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Iowa City, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,497/mo

Memory care costs in Iowa City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,965/mo
Studio
$3,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,748/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Iowa City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIowa City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,497/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,307/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,051/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Iowa City, CA:$4,497/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Iowa City, CA:$4,307/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Iowa City, CA:$4,051/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Iowa City, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Iowa City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Iowa City, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Iowa City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Iowa City, CA$5,779/mo$5,369/mo+7.6%
California$5,839/mo$5,747/mo+1.6%
National$5,630/mo$5,491/mo+2.5%
Iowa City, CA
2024 average cost:$5,779/mo
2023 average cost:$5,369/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,839/mo
2023 average cost:$5,747/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,630/mo
2023 average cost:$5,491/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Iowa City

Recent reviews for memory care in Iowa City

Roseleaf Oroville

4.1
This facility is pretty nice inside, but I would maybe suggest a deep clean. It's not terrible or anything, but a deep clean could do a lot for the overall appearance. Housekeeping is once a week for the rooms. They do ok. I have seen some disgusting things on the walls a few times. When I ...
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Marbella Oroville

4.6
I toured between 20 to 30 facilities with all levels of care all within a 30 miles from my home. The Prestige at Oroville offers memory care and offered the best value and fit for our needs. The food is excellent, it can get a little repetitive, but it was a lot better than other places. We ...
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Emerald Oaks in Yuba City, CA

4.5
Very courteous staff. Our loved one was properly cared for and treated with dignity and respect. I would recommend this facility to all who are looking for a trustable facility.

Iowa City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iowa City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iowa City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Iowa City memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Iowa City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Iowa City, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Iowa City memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Iowa City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iowa City, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iowa City memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Iowa City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iowa City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Iowa City memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Iowa City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iowa City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iowa City memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Iowa City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iowa City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Iowa City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Iowa City protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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