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Memory care in Gilbert 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 Gilbert is about $5,104 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 129 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.5
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89 reviews
9.5
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89 reviews
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Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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7.0
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7.0
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The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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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.
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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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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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...
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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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of memory care in Gilbert, IA

The average cost of senior living in Gilbert is $5,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maxwell, IA with an average of $4,248 per month.

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

Gilbert, IA
$5,104/mo
$4,785/mo

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

Gilbert, IA
$5,104/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,104/mo

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

Studio
$4,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,430/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,676/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Gilbert

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilbert

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Independence Village of Ames

4.3
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.

Windsor Manor Nevada

5.0
They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.

Gilbert review score based on 41 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 9 Gilbert memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilbert 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

Gilbert review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Gilbert, IA9 facilities
8.1
Ames, IA10 facilities
8.1
Story City, IA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilbert 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 41 reviews of 9 Gilbert memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gilbert 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.
Gilbert, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
2.7
4.0
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Gilbert memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilbert memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilbert, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilbert 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 Gilbert Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilbert, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilbert 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 Gilbert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilbert, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilbert 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 Gilbert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilbert, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilbert 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 Gilbert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilbert, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, Bickford of Ames and Windsor Manor Nevada are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gilbert, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Gilbert, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Gilbert, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Gilbert, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, Iowa ranges from $100 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Gilbert, Iowa is $5,104. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gilbert, Iowa typically starts at $100. 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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