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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Highland Center, IA

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Memory care in Highland Center 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 Highland Center is about $5,329 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 26 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Highland Center Memory Care Facilities | 26 Reviews

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Photo of Pennsylvania Place
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1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
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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Photo of River Valley Place of Ottumwa
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My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Highland Center, IA

The average cost of senior living in Highland Center is $5,329 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eldon, IA with an average of $4,451 per month.

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

Highland Center, IA
$5,329/mo
$5,276/mo

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

Highland Center, IA
$5,329/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,329/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,988/mo
Studio
$5,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,289/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Highland Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Highland Center

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
Moved in with my wife in 2016 and I dont think I would have been able to handle her unexpected passing without the help of the staff here and the support of my neighbors. Since my wife has been gone, I have still been able to be cared for and yet maintain my independence. I like that I can jump ...
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Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA

5.0
I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed assurance that they were there whenever she needed something.

Homestead of Oskaloosa

5.0
Everything has been top notch! The meals are good. The facility is very clean, someone is always cleaning. The staff calls mom by name and are so caring. Moving in was wonderful and a simple process. We are so happy she is with Homestead!

Highland Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland Center, 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 Highland Center 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 Highland Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland Center, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
65.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland Center 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 Highland Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
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
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland Center 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 Highland Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland Center 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 Highland Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland Center 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 Highland Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Oskaloosa, Pennsylvania Place and Addington Place of Fairfield are the top-rated memory care facilities near Highland Center, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Highland Center, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Highland Center, 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 Highland Center, 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 Highland Center, Iowa ranges from $415 to $8200. The average Memory Care cost in Highland Center, Iowa is $5,329. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Highland Center, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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