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Memory care in Garrison 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 Garrison is about $4,536 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 114 communities, read 563 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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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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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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: 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, 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 CorporationHallmark 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...
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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.
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
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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
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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, 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.
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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.
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
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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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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 Garrison, IA

The average cost of senior living in Garrison is $4,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,922 per month.

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

Garrison, IA
$4,536/mo
$4,468/mo

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

Garrison, IA
$4,536/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,536/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$5,624/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,187/mo

Senior living costs in Garrison 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: Garrison, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarrison, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,536/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,502/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,279/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Garrison, IA:$4,536/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Garrison, IA:$4,502/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Garrison, IA:$3,279/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Garrison, IA, over time

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

Garrison, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Garrison, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Garrison 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
Garrison, IA$5,652/mo$5,747/mo-1.7%
Iowa$6,580/mo$6,198/mo+6.2%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Garrison, IA
2024 average cost:$5,652/mo
2023 average cost:$5,747/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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%
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What families are saying about memory care in Garrison

Recent reviews for memory care in Garrison

Corridor Crossing in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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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.

Garrison review score based on 114 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 114 reviews of 99 Garrison memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Garrison 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

Garrison review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Garrison, IA99 facilities
7.8
Vinton, IA116 facilities
7.7
Mount Auburn, IA113 facilities

Review subcategories for Garrison 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 114 reviews of 99 Garrison memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Garrison 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.
Garrison, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Garrison memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garrison memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garrison, 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 Garrison 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 Garrison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garrison, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Garrison 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 Garrison Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garrison, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garrison 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 Garrison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garrison, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Garrison 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 Garrison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garrison, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garrison 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 Garrison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garrison, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Garrison

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 Garrison protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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