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Memory care in Clarion 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 Clarion is about $4,189 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 57 communities, read 189 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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It's a bit of a challenge because I don't have anything to compare to but, overall, I think our experience at Homestead of Mason City has been very favorable and we are very satisfied with the overall care...
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.
Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...
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They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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I would say receive the appropriate care, they answer all my questions and contact me as needed for follow-up care or something I need to be made aware of. Huge respect for nurse [name removed] who really...
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.
Parker Place is a vibrant community that feels like home. We are the perfect place for active individuals who simply want a comfortable, secure and enjoyable place to live. For those residents who require more personalized care, our staff can assist you so that you can still be part of an active...
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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 think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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I was trying to find a place for my wife that offered memory care and there really aren’t that many in the area. After looking at several different places, we thought this place would be the best fit. My...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Arlington Place of Pocahontas, Assisted Living Community. You will find that Arlington Place is unlike the traditional assisted living settings you might encounter elsewhere. All of our apartments are fully equipped with stoves, refrigerators, dish - washers, and...
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The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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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, 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, 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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
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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
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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord 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 care...
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
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
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
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.
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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
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of memory care in Clarion, IA

The average cost of senior living in Clarion is $4,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coulter, IA with an average of $2,805 per month.

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

Clarion, IA
$4,189/mo
$4,696/mo
$4,243/mo

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

Clarion, IA
$4,189/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,189/mo

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

Studio
$5,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,868/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,067/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Clarion

Recent reviews for memory care in Clarion

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Independence Village of Ames

4.3
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.

Clarion review score based on 56 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 47 Clarion memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clarion 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

Clarion review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Clarion, IA47 facilities
7.9
Galt, IA53 facilities
7.7
Rowan, IA64 facilities

Review subcategories for Clarion 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 56 reviews of 47 Clarion memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clarion 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.
Clarion, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
2.8
4.0
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Clarion memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarion memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarion, 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 Clarion 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 Clarion that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clarion, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clarion 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 Clarion Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clarion, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.8%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clarion 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 Clarion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarion, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarion 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 Clarion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarion, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clarion 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 Clarion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarion, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 57 memory care facilities near Clarion, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Clarion, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 57 memory care facilities near you in Clarion, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Clarion, 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 Clarion, 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 Clarion, Iowa ranges from $560 to $9800. The average Memory Care cost in Clarion, Iowa is $4,189. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Clarion, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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