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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Clarion, IA
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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Staff has been helpful and courteous to me. Mom has been happy about her dealings with them .
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.
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 CorporationOakwood 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...
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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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
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, 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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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...
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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
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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.
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 CorporationLake Mills 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...
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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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.
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 $2,799 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Clarion, IA vs. the state and national average
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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
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
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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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
Independence Village of Ames, Homestead of Mason City and Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clarion, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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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