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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iowa is $6,921, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Bailey area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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
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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, 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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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This is what I am hearing from my loved one - the resident. Our loved one would love to have more of a variety of activities. Music during happy hour (great idea). More organized games other than bingo, more...
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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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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, 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.
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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.
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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, 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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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: 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: 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, 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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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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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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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
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.
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Bailey, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $6,921 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Bailey

Recent reviews for memory care in Bailey

AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN

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We chose River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care because it was close to family and it was cheaper than others we looked into at the time. The only room we have seen is the room for 2 that they have, they wanted to stay together and it has been perfect for them. We have not eaten here but my ...
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Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester

4.5
We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Bailey review score based on 55 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 83 Bailey memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bailey 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

Bailey review score compared against nearby cities

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Bailey, IA83 facilities
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Review subcategories for Bailey 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 55 reviews of 83 Bailey memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bailey 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.
Bailey, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.8
Friendliness
3.3
3.9
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.7
3.4
Value for cost*
2.6
3.5
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Bailey memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bailey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bailey, 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 Bailey 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 Bailey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bailey, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bailey 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 Bailey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bailey, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bailey 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 Bailey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bailey, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
22.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bailey 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 Bailey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bailey, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
40%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bailey 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 Bailey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bailey, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.5%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.3%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.8%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
8.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
46.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Bailey

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 Bailey protect seniors.
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South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Meadow Lakes Senior Living and Harmony Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bailey, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 97 memory care facilities near Bailey, Iowa. See the full list.
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