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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buchanan County, IA
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 $4,296 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 111 communities, read 384 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have 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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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.
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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.
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, 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 CorporationHallmark 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 individuals we...
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.
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
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
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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.
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 Buchanan County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Buchanan County is $4,296 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
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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 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 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
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 76 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.Buchanan County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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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%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
26.4%
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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%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.8%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
17.8%
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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%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
23%
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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%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, The Views of Cedar Rapids and Boyson Heights Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buchanan County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 111 memory care facilities near Buchanan County, Iowa. See the full list.
The 111 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 $4,296. 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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