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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gifford, IA
Memory care in Gifford 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 Gifford is about $4,381 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 97 communities, read 381 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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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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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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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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...
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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.
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.
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, 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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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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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 Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
Cost of memory care in Gifford, IA
The average cost of senior living in Gifford is $4,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckeye, IA with an average of $3,555 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Gifford
Recent reviews for memory care in Gifford
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
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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Gifford review score based on 107 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 75 Gifford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gifford 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
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Review subcategories for Gifford 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 107 reviews of 75 Gifford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gifford 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.Gifford, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.4
4.0
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Gifford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gifford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gifford, 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 Gifford 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 Gifford 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
37.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.3%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.7%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gifford 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 Gifford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gifford, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.7%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gifford 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 Gifford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gifford, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gifford 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 Gifford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gifford, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gifford 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 Gifford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gifford, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Ankeny, Independence Village of Ames and Rock Creek Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gifford, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 97 memory care facilities near Gifford, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gifford, Iowa are Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 97 memory care facilities near you in Gifford, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gifford, 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 Gifford, 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 Gifford, Iowa ranges from $560 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Gifford, Iowa is $4,381. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gifford, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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