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Memory care in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn is about $4,324 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 109 communities, read 826 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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
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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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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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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4 star
34%
3 star
23%
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4%
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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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, 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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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, 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.
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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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4 star
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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...

Cost of memory care in Buckhorn, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buckhorn is $4,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zwingle, IA with an average of $3,472 per month.

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

Buckhorn, IA
$4,324/mo
$4,326/mo
$4,045/mo

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

Buckhorn, IA
$4,324/mo
$4,409/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,324/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,991/mo
Studio
$5,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,720/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,145/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Buckhorn over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Buckhorn

Recent reviews for memory care in Buckhorn

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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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Bickford of Davenport

5.0
My mom's memory is improving, before she would say little phrases and now she is asking me questions. They have challenging activities and she participates in a lot of things. I talked with the staff and they tell me she is pleasant and happy. She is where she should be and they treat her with ...
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Buckhorn review score based on 162 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 100 Buckhorn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckhorn 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

Buckhorn review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Buckhorn, IA100 facilities
8.0
Baldwin, IA108 facilities
7.8
Maquoketa, IA90 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckhorn 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 162 reviews of 100 Buckhorn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buckhorn 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.
Buckhorn, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Buckhorn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhorn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckhorn, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckhorn, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhorn, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhorn, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhorn, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
27%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, Grand Living at Bridgewater and Quartet Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buckhorn, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 109 memory care facilities near Buckhorn, Iowa. See the full list.

The 109 memory care facilities near you in Buckhorn, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn, Iowa ranges from $360 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Buckhorn, Iowa is $4,324. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buckhorn, Iowa typically starts at $360. 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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