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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Doon, IA
Memory care in Doon 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 Doon is about $3,656 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 86 communities, read 65 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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They were quick to include her and make her feel at home. Activities , such as quilting, card nights, church, live music, and the food. She loved that the dining room had table cloths and they could sit...
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.
Welcome to The Inn on Westport. We offer everything desired for the active senior lifestyles, including truly private apartments at affordable prices for the Independent Retirees, those desiring Assisted Living services, and for those in need of Respite Care. We are conveniently...
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We chose Ponderosa Lodge due to the value for the money as well as availability when we needed it. It has been a positive experience.
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.
At Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care...
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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...
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.
Beautiful Living 'Where Life Is Blooming!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at The Gardens. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or domino game, bake pies in the Country Kitchen,...
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7 reviews
My grandmother lives at Golden Horizons and she loves it! The administrator Cherry is an exceptional person. She truly cares about her residents and staff. Though like everybody else, they are short of help...
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.
Add: Our beautiful and modern new Memory Care community opened in June of 2021. This spacious community provides a peaceful and warm environment to enjoy the comforts at home with proper safety and care measures. The architectural design suites residents who are more prone to wandering, anxiety...
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6 reviews
The overall experience was very good and the community is very clean. The staff are friendly and caring and do provide great care to the residents . The meals were good and they have a variety. The...
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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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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This transition has been difficult for my mom as she suffers from paranoia but we have found the staff at New Perspectives in Cloquet to be so wonderful! They truly care for my mom and want her to have 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.
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I think it is a wonderful place. I would highly recommend it. The layout is great. The room size my mom has is good. They have outdoor space for the residents to use. They have a wonderful woodshop. They...
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.
Washington Crossing is Sioux Falls' premier independent senior living community. We are a local, independently owned and operated company with long standing ties to the Sioux Falls community. We take great pride in providing clean, comfortable retirement living to folks that want to be surrounded...
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My mother is doing well here in this community, and I'am comfortable with her move here. I haven't had any issues with this community so far. I know she is safe, and in good hands. The staff has been kind,...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Sioux Falls! Edgewood's Memory Care community in Sioux Falls is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood also...
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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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 Doon, IA
The average cost of senior living in Doon is $3,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sioux Center, IA with an average of $3,544 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Doon, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Doon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Doon, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Doon
Recent reviews for memory care in Doon
Washington Crossing in Sioux Falls, SD
4.5
I like the feeling of the hominess here and my apt is very nice, the staff is very nice and they are attentive too. I enjoy going to the dining room for my meals and they offer 4 choices at each meal which is nice. I really like living in this community.
StoneyBrook Suites Sioux Falls
5.0
Our family feels that Stoneybrook Suites is a very good choice at a great price point.
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD
5.0
The whole staff of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living Center were and are extremely helpful. The Community Resource Director was especially helpful in numerous ways. This included setting up assessments, medical appointments, good communication throughout the process of being placed, getting some ...
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Doon review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 69 Doon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Doon 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
Doon review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Doon 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 27 reviews of 69 Doon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Doon 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.Doon, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Doon memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doon, 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 Doon 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 Doon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Doon, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2.9%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.5%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.6%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Doon 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 Doon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doon, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.5%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.2%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doon 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 Doon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.8%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
7.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Doon 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 Doon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
7.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doon 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 Doon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
10.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.8%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
11.6%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Inn on Westport, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living and The Gardens of Cherokee are the top-rated memory care facilities near Doon, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 86 memory care facilities near Doon, Iowa. See the full list.
The 86 memory care facilities near you in Doon, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Doon, 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 Doon, 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 Doon, Iowa ranges from $700 to $8450. The average Memory Care cost in Doon, Iowa is $3,656. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Doon, 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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