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Memory care in Amber 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 Amber is about $4,359 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 103 communities, read 690 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.
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, 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.
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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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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Amber, IA

The average cost of senior living in Amber is $4,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hopkinton, IA with an average of $3,204 per month.

Memory care costs in Amber, IA, vs. nearby cities

Amber, IA
$4,359/mo
$4,295/mo

Memory care costs in Amber, IA, vs. state and national averages

Amber, IA
$4,359/mo
$4,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

Memory care costs in Amber, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,359/mo

Memory care costs in Amber, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,961/mo
Studio
$5,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,370/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,353/mo

Senior living costs in Amber 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: Amber, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmber, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,359/mo$4,487/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$4,339/mo$4,482/mo$4,706/mo
Independent Living$2,964/mo$3,271/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Amber, IA:$4,359/mo
Iowa:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Amber, IA:$4,339/mo
Iowa:$4,482/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Independent Living
Amber, IA:$2,964/mo
Iowa:$3,271/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Amber, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Amber 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.

Amber, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Amber, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Amber 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
Amber, IA$5,590/mo$5,504/mo+1.6%
Iowa$6,855/mo$6,382/mo+7.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Amber, IA
2024 average cost:$5,590/mo
2023 average cost:$5,504/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,855/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Amber

Recent reviews for memory care in Amber

Corridor Crossing in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Silvercrest at Garner in Davenport, IA

5.0
My apartment is very nice and nicely decorated. I got the first floor so I do not have to take the elevator. I like the fact that they always have a lot of activities going on, and they are optional. They have a continental breakfast every morning and the option for lunch or breakfast. The food ...
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Amber review score based on 152 family reviews

7.8
Review score92 facilities152 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 152 reviews of 92 Amber memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Amber 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

Amber review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Amber, IA92 facilities
7.8
Anamosa, IA103 facilities
7.8
Monticello, IA99 facilities

Review subcategories for Amber 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 152 reviews of 92 Amber memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Amber 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.
Amber, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Amber memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amber memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amber, 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 Amber 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 Amber that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Amber, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Amber 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 Amber Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amber, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amber 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 Amber partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amber, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Amber 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 Amber communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amber, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amber 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 Amber offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amber, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Amber

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 Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Amber protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Living at Indian Creek, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and Corridor Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Amber, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 103 memory care facilities near Amber, Iowa. See the full list.
The 103 memory care facilities near you in Amber, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Amber, Iowa, 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 Amber, Iowa, 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 Amber, Iowa ranges from $498 to $9929. The average Memory Care cost in Amber, Iowa is $4,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Amber, Iowa typically starts at $498. 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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