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Memory care in Baxter 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 Baxter is about $4,456 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 39 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Extremely pleased with the care Mom is receiving. [name removed] worked with us for over one year as we mulled over the right time to place Mom in their care. She was patient, kind, and helpful. During a...
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.
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
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Windsor Manor staff feel like family. They get to know you on a personal level. They go above and beyond the expected, always. I would highly recommend them to others looking to place a loved one. Her time...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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there are many activities offered, my dad has not taken part in them. The key fobs they use are hard for my dad, he is used to a regular key and lock. He struggles even after 6 weeks or more of being there....
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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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Cost of memory care in Baxter, IA

The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $4,456 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,047 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Baxter, IA vs. nearby cities

Baxter, IA
$4,456/mo
$4,643/mo
$4,673/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Baxter, IA vs. the state and national average

Baxter, IA
$4,456/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Baxter vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,456/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Baxter, IA by room type

Studio
$5,564/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,801/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Baxter over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Baxter

Recent reviews for memory care in Baxter

Edencrest at Siena Hills in Ankeny, IA

4.3
Edencrest is understaffed and they need more help. The girls that worked there and worked with me were fabulous, but the people in their memory care facility were hired from an outside firm. They had to bring staff in because they are so understaffed, because of that his care wasn't as good as ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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The Suites of Ankeny

4.1
The Suites of Ankey is a quaint facility and the staff really cares about the residents Apartment sizes are great! There are not many amenities provided. I would recommend this facility, it fits my moms needs well.

Baxter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, 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 Baxter 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 Baxter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baxter, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Baxter 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 Baxter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baxter, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter 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 Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter 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 Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter 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 Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Copper Shores Village, Glenwood Place and Windsor Manor Nevada are the top-rated memory care facilities near Baxter, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Baxter, Iowa. See the full list.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Baxter, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Baxter, 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 Baxter, 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 Baxter, Iowa ranges from $100 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Baxter, Iowa is $4,456. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Baxter, Iowa typically starts at $100. 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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