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Memory care in Chelsea 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 Chelsea is about $4,675 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 120 communities, read 535 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
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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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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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.
Photo of The Rose of Waterloo
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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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.
Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care features a walking path that winds around the buildings and leads to Thomas Park, where wildlife such as deer and turkeys can often be seen.
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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It is very cost-effective. They take good care of my mom. They are very involved with her. They have two sized rooms. My mom has the smaller one which is enough room for her, she spends most of her time out...
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.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Chelsea, IA

The average cost of senior living in Chelsea is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ladora, IA with an average of $2,141 per month.

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

Chelsea, IA
$4,675/mo
$4,504/mo

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

Chelsea, IA
$4,675/mo
$4,348/mo
U.S. national average
$4,984/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,675/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,318/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,369/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Chelsea over time

Chelsea, IAIA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Chelsea

Recent reviews for memory care in Chelsea

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.

Chelsea review score based on 124 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 124 reviews of 101 Chelsea memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chelsea 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

Chelsea review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Chelsea, IA101 facilities
7.5
Vining, IA99 facilities
7.8
Belle Plaine, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Chelsea 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 124 reviews of 101 Chelsea memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chelsea 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.
Chelsea, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
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Value for cost*
4.2
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Chelsea memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chelsea memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.9%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chelsea 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 Chelsea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.8%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chelsea 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 Chelsea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chelsea, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chelsea 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 Chelsea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chelsea, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 120 memory care facilities near Chelsea, Iowa. See the full list.

The 120 memory care facilities near you in Chelsea, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, Iowa ranges from $415 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Chelsea, Iowa is $4,675. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chelsea, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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