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Memory care in Ames 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 Ames is about $6,603 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 156 communities, read 2819 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ste. Genevieve, Festus and Waterloo.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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The facility is beautiful and well run. These people are very competent and when faced with a problem, will try so hard to find a solution. The community is warm and welcoming, so important after...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
We are 208 bed facility located in what is known as Baden in the city of Saint Louis. We have staff that have been here for more than 30 years. We offer our residents and their families a staff with the ability to make the transition to a skilled facility easier by getting the right answer to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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We moved into Independent Living at Mason Pointe a week after it opened. We love living here. The staff is always helpful and friendly. [name removed] and his leadership staff make Mason Pointe a place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My family was very pleased with the quality of care our mother received at Parc Provence. When you look at the most important component of this facility it would have to be the staff. We were always able to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...

Cost of memory care in Ames, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ames is $6,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kaskaskia, IL with an average of $6,505 per month.

Memory care costs in Ames, IL, vs. state and national averages

Ames, IL
$6,603/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Ames, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,603/mo

Memory care costs in Ames, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$7,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,190/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,655/mo

Senior living costs in Ames 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: Ames, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmes, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Ames, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Ames, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Ames, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Ames, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ames 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 Ames, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ames 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ames, IL$6,420/mo$6,379/mo+0.6%
Illinois$7,236/mo$6,979/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Ames, IL
2024 average cost:$6,420/mo
2023 average cost:$6,379/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,979/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ames

Recent reviews for memory care in Ames

Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellisville, MO

4.7
My wife is very happy here. The staff is always very friendly and caring to the residents and the family - I know it can be a hard job so I really appreciate them. I have been here for meal times and the food looks to be good. I would absolutely recommend Autumn View Gardens to others. ...
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Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Ames review score based on 702 family reviews

7.9
Review score156 facilities702 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 702 reviews of 156 Ames memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ames review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ames review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ames, IL156 facilities
8.2
Waterloo, IL75 facilities
6.7
Carbondale, IL36 facilities

Review subcategories for Ames memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 702 reviews of 156 Ames memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ames resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ames, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.8
3.5
Staff
3.0
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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Ames memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ames memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ames, 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 Ames 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 Ames that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ames, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.2%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ames 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 Ames Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ames, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ames 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 Ames partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ames, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ames 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 Ames communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ames 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 Ames offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ames, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Ames

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 Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ames protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Garden Villas South are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ames, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 156 memory care facilities near Ames, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ames, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Clarendale Clayton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 156 memory care facilities near you in Ames, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ames, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ames, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ames, Illinois ranges from $3940 to $11200. The average Memory Care cost in Ames, Illinois is $6,603. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ames, Illinois typically starts at $3940. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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