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Memory care in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County is about $4,291 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 95 communities, read 372 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. ...
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
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The people are very friendly. Communication could be better between the staff and the patient/family. The care is generally good, although they're short-staffed like every place right now, so the wait time...
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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I'm so glad that the family chose this community for my in-laws. Its been wonderful so far. The staff is caring and attentive. They wanted to stay close to friends and family. They still are driving but if...
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.
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works and visits Arlington Place. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality, it's our way of life. Our 'Resident First'...
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My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to...
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 staff has been communicating well with the family they are very friendly. My mother really enjoys her meals the portions and taste seems good. There are a few activities that she has been engaging in...
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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.
Cedar Vale Assisted Living opened it's doors in 2005 to serve those in Nashua, Iowa by providing them with a beautiful place to live set back off the road surrounded by trees in a more peaceful atmosphere.
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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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, 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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationGrandview Health Care 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...
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.
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.
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, 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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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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be 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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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 Buchanan County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan County is $4,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $3,439 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buchanan County, IA vs. nearby counties

Buchanan County, IA
$4,291/mo
$4,238/mo

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

Buchanan County, IA
$4,291/mo
$4,348/mo
U.S. national average
$4,984/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,291/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,931/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,657/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Buchanan County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Buchanan County

Recent reviews for memory care in Buchanan County

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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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.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Buchanan County review score based on 71 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 95 Buchanan County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buchanan County 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

Buchanan County review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Buchanan County, IA95 facilities
8.6
Independence, IA8 facilities
7.1
Winthrop, IA87 facilities

Review subcategories for Buchanan County 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 71 reviews of 95 Buchanan County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buchanan County 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Value for cost*
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Buchanan County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.8%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.6%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, The Views of Cedar Rapids and CedarStone Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buchanan County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 95 memory care facilities near Buchanan County, Iowa. See the full list.

The 95 memory care facilities near you in Buchanan County, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County, Iowa ranges from $120 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Buchanan County, Iowa is $4,291. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buchanan County, Iowa typically starts at $120. 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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