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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairbank, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fairbank, A Place for Mom can help. With 114 memory care facilities in Fairbank, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Fairbank incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Fairbank memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Fairbank, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. ...
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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The price is a little high but we do think it is worth it. This community just made our loved one very comfortable, the staff are really personable. They know your name and who you belong to and we would...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationGrandview Health 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...
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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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
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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
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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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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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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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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, 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.
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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, 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, 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.
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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
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Fairbank, IA

The average cost of senior living in Fairbank is $4,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $3,312 per month.

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

Fairbank, IA
$4,211/mo
$4,234/mo
$3,523/mo

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

Fairbank, IA
$4,211/mo
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,211/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,141/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,899/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,527/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Fairbank over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Fairbank

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairbank

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
My mother, [name removed], was a resident at Emery Place until her passing on [date removed]. The care she received was phenomenal. She lived in the Assisted Living apts. & enjoyed everything. She met many wonderful people also living there, and staff members as well. Having someone to come in ...
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Fairbank review score based on 60 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 93 Fairbank memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairbank 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

Fairbank review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Fairbank, IA93 facilities
7.2
Oelwein, IA117 facilities
9.0
Hazleton, IA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairbank 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 60 reviews of 93 Fairbank memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairbank 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Fairbank memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbank memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbank, 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 Fairbank 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 Fairbank that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairbank 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 Fairbank Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairbank, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.7%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.2%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbank 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 Fairbank partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbank, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbank 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 Fairbank communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbank, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbank 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 Fairbank offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbank, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.2%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
14%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.7%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, Arlington Place at Oelwein and CedarStone Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairbank, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 114 memory care facilities near Fairbank, Iowa. See the full list.

The 114 memory care facilities near you in Fairbank, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairbank, 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 Fairbank, 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 Fairbank, Iowa ranges from $120 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Fairbank, Iowa is $4,211. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fairbank, Iowa typically starts at $120. 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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