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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bolan, IA

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Memory care in Bolan 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 Bolan is about $6,788 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 116 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mason City, Clear Lake and Austin.

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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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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
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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, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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
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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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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: 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
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
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
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.

Cost of memory care in Bolan, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bolan is $6,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Floyd, IA with an average of $6,480 per month.

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

Bolan, IA
$6,788/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,788/mo

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

Studio
$6,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,261/mo

Senior living costs in Bolan 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: Bolan, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBolan, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,788/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,669/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Bolan, IA:$6,788/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Bolan, IA:$4,924/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Bolan, IA:$2,669/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Bolan, IA, over time

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

Bolan, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Bolan, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bolan 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bolan, IA$6,704/mo$6,738/mo-0.5%
Iowa$5,321/mo$5,625/mo-5.4%
National$5,573/mo$5,631/mo-1.0%
Bolan, IA
2024 average cost:$6,704/mo
2023 average cost:$6,738/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,625/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,573/mo
2023 average cost:$5,631/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bolan

Recent reviews for memory care in Bolan

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Ecumen CountrySide in Owatonna, MN

5.0
My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We have appreciated everything as we navigate through this life changing time in my loved one's ...
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Bolan review score based on 30 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 64 Bolan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bolan 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

Bolan review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Bolan, IA64 facilities
6.5
Mason City, IA16 facilities
6.3
Osage, IA68 facilities

Review subcategories for Bolan 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 30 reviews of 64 Bolan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bolan 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.
Bolan, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
2.9
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.7
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Bolan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bolan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bolan, 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 Bolan 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 Bolan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bolan, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.9%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bolan 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 Bolan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bolan, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bolan 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 Bolan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bolan, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bolan 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 Bolan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bolan, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bolan 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 Bolan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bolan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Bolan

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 Bolan protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Homestead of Mason City and Whispering Willow are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bolan, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 64 memory care facilities near Bolan, Iowa. See the full list.
The 64 memory care facilities near you in Bolan, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bolan, 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 Bolan, 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 Bolan, Iowa ranges from $3250 to $11790. The average Memory Care cost in Bolan, Iowa is $6,788. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bolan, Iowa typically starts at $3250. 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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