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Memory care in Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove is about $3,879 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 77 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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
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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.
“Great Friends, Great times and a Great Place to Call Home” More than a motto for Bethany Heights, this is our goal for every resident. If you are searching for a home for your loved one where they can live independently in a safe, friendly atmosphere, look no further! At Bethany Heights, we...
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Cost of memory care in Buck Grove, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buck Grove is $3,879 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soldier, IA with an average of $3,651 per month.

Memory care costs in Buck Grove, IA, vs. nearby cities

Buck Grove, IA
$3,879/mo
$3,921/mo
$4,181/mo

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

Buck Grove, IA
$3,879/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,879/mo

Memory care costs in Buck Grove, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,975/mo
Studio
$4,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,184/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,732/mo

Senior living costs in Buck Grove 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: Buck Grove, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuck Grove, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$3,879/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,879/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,995/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Buck Grove, IA:$3,879/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Buck Grove, IA:$3,879/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Buck Grove, IA:$3,995/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Buck Grove, IA, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Buck Grove, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buck Grove 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buck Grove, IA$3,600/mo$7,650/mo-52.9%
Iowa$5,127/mo$5,084/mo+0.8%
National$5,553/mo$5,474/mo+1.4%
Buck Grove, IA
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$7,650/mo
Percent change:-52.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,127/mo
2023 average cost:$5,084/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,474/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Buck Grove

Recent reviews for memory care in Buck Grove

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

The Rose of Council Bluffs

4.4
There are a couple of things we like about The Rose of Council Bluffs. 1. The location. At first it appears to be somewhat secluded but it makes for a very quiet/peaceful neighborhood environment. There are convenient shops and restaurants relatively close and almost all of them deliver to ...
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Buck Grove memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buck Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buck Grove, 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 Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buck Grove, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buck Grove, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buck Grove, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buck Grove, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buck Grove, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Buck Grove

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Hansen House Harlan, Holstein Senior Living and Allen Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buck Grove, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Buck Grove, Iowa. See the full list.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Buck Grove, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buck Grove, 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 Buck Grove, 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 Buck Grove, Iowa ranges from $590 to $8975. The average Memory Care cost in Buck Grove, Iowa is $3,879. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buck Grove, Iowa typically starts at $590. 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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