About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dunbar, IA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Dunbar 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 Dunbar is about $4,487 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 104 communities, read 735 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Marshalltown, Newton and Grinnell.

Dunbar Memory Care Facilities | 735 Reviews

Showing 82 communities
Last Updated: 12/4/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Mt Village Apartments
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.
Photo of Cedar Ridge Apartments
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.
Photo of Carlisle Center for Assisted Living
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
See details
Photo of Walden Point
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
Photo of Rock Ridge Residential Care Center
1010 Photos available
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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of The Rose of Des Moines
5.5
Review score
10 reviews
5.5
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
10%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
10%
1 star
30%
See all reviews
It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
See details
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Dunbar, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dunbar is $4,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grinnell, IA with an average of $4,471 per month.

Memory care costs in Dunbar, IA, vs. nearby cities

Dunbar, IA
$4,487/mo
$4,541/mo
$4,672/mo

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

Dunbar, IA
$4,487/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,487/mo

Memory care costs in Dunbar, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,875/mo
Studio
$5,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,147/mo

Senior living costs in Dunbar 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: Dunbar, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunbar, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,487/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,475/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,067/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Dunbar, IA:$4,487/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Dunbar, IA:$4,475/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Dunbar, IA:$3,067/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Memory care costs in Dunbar, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunbar 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.

Dunbar, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dunbar, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dunbar 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
Dunbar, IA$7,521/mo$6,571/mo+14.5%
Iowa$6,580/mo$6,198/mo+6.2%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Dunbar, IA
2024 average cost:$7,521/mo
2023 average cost:$6,571/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,580/mo
2023 average cost:$6,198/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Dunbar

Recent reviews for memory care in Dunbar

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 ...
Read more

Dunbar review score based on 168 family reviews

8.1
Review score82 facilities168 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 168 reviews of 82 Dunbar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunbar 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

Dunbar review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dunbar, IA82 facilities
8.1
Ferguson, IA115 facilities
8.0
Gilman, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunbar 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 168 reviews of 82 Dunbar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunbar 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.
Dunbar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dunbar memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunbar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar 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 Dunbar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.5%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunbar 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 Dunbar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunbar 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 Dunbar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Dunbar 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 Dunbar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dunbar 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 Dunbar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunbar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Dunbar

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 Dunbar protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top