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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dallas County, IA

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Memory care in Dallas 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 Dallas County is about $4,766 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 103 communities, read 1196 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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, 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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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.
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, 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.
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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Dallas County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dallas County is $4,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yale, IA with an average of $4,263 per month.

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

Dallas County, IA
$4,766/mo
$4,745/mo

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

Dallas County, IA
$4,766/mo
$4,488/mo
U.S. national average
$4,957/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,330/mo
Studio
$5,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,007/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,430/mo

Senior living costs in Dallas 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: Dallas County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDallas County, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,766/mo$4,488/mo$4,957/mo
Assisted Living$4,755/mo$4,483/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,211/mo$3,272/mo$4,163/mo
Memory Care
Dallas County, IA:$4,766/mo
Iowa:$4,488/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
Assisted Living
Dallas County, IA:$4,755/mo
Iowa:$4,483/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Dallas County, IA:$3,211/mo
Iowa:$3,272/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
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Memory care costs in Dallas County, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dallas County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dallas County, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dallas County, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dallas County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dallas County, IA$8,031/mo$6,854/mo+17.2%
Iowa$6,855/mo$6,382/mo+7.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Dallas County, IA
2024 average cost:$8,031/mo
2023 average cost:$6,854/mo
Percent change:+17.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,855/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Dallas County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dallas County

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

5.0
We toured Journey and it is a very high quality place. The meals are all chef prepared and you can order food at anytime of the day so they are not served cafeteria style. They did not have any openings when we needed but I would highly recommend them.

Independence Village of Ankeny

5.0
What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in ...
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Dallas County review score based on 272 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 272 reviews of 88 Dallas County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dallas 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

Dallas County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dallas County, IA88 facilities
7.8
Dallas Center, IA10 facilities
8.4
Minburn, IA103 facilities

Review subcategories for Dallas 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 272 reviews of 88 Dallas County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dallas 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.
Dallas County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Dallas County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dallas County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dallas County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.4%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dallas 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 Dallas County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dallas County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dallas 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 Dallas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dallas County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dallas 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 Dallas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dallas County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dallas 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 Dallas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dallas County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
33%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dallas 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 Dallas County protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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