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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Iowa Center, IA

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Memory care in Iowa 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 Iowa Center is about $4,387 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 38 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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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, 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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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
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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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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
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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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Cost of memory care in Iowa Center, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa Center is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valeria, IA with an average of $4,163 per month.

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

Iowa Center, IA
$4,387/mo
$4,199/mo
$4,541/mo

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

Iowa Center, IA
$4,387/mo
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,387/mo

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

Studio
$5,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,370/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Iowa Center over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Iowa Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Iowa Center

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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Iowa Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iowa Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa Center 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
57.1%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Iowa 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 Iowa Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iowa Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iowa 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 Iowa Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iowa Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
44.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Iowa 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 Iowa Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iowa Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iowa 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 Iowa Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iowa Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
60.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny and Copper Shores Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Iowa Center, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 8 memory care facilities near Iowa Center, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Iowa Center, Iowa are Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa Center, Iowa ranges from $100 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Iowa Center, Iowa is $4,387. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Iowa Center, 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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