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Memory care in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County is about $3,931 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 115 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop 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: 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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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
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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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: Memory Care
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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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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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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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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, 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.
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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Cherokee County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $3,931 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sutherland, IA with an average of $3,346 per month.

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, IA
$3,931/mo
$3,823/mo
$4,012/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, IA, vs. state and national averages

Cherokee County, IA
$3,931/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,931/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,358/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,147/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee County 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: Cherokee County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee County, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$3,931/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,931/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,586/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee County, IA:$3,931/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee County, IA:$3,931/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee County, IA:$3,586/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cherokee County

Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA

5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this month. If it was not for the care that his [name removed] did for him and the care of the ...
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Lawton Senior Living

5.0
I would not place my Dad in a place where he didn't feel comfortable. He has been doing great since coming there. Interaction with staff has been wonderful.

Cherokee County review score based on 26 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 53 Cherokee County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee 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

Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Cherokee County, IA53 facilities
7.5
Cherokee, IA73 facilities
6.8
Meriden, IA74 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee 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 26 reviews of 53 Cherokee County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Cherokee County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cherokee County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Cherokee, Holstein Senior Living and The Heritage at Northern Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cherokee County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 73 memory care facilities near Cherokee County, Iowa. See the full list.
The 73 memory care facilities near you in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Iowa ranges from $700 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Cherokee County, Iowa is $3,931. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cherokee County, Iowa typically starts at $700. 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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