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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Iowa City, IA
Memory care in Iowa City 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 City is about $4,512 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 120 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.3
Review score
27 reviews
She's enjoying the social activities, the religious service, and the food. We would absolutely recommend Legacy Pointe to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Legacy Senior Living is a retirement community that is located on the east side of Iowa City. They have two distinct communities located on their beautiful campus. This includes Independent Living & Assisted Living. All Legacy staff members take part in Hearthstone training that is renewed...
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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.
With several open-concept floor plans to choose from, our apartment homes are comfortable, easy to navigate and designed to maximize living and entertaining. And because they’re all maintenance-free, you or your loved one won’t even have to change a light bulb.Outside, there’s a thriving...
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9.5
Review score
18 reviews
There's a fair amount of turnover in dining staff because of low wages and tips are forbidden. The facility is close to University Hospital. There are many activities offered for residents.
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.
Stirlingshire of Coralville offers Carefree, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a beautiful well-appointed new apartment homes. You'll get the lifestyle you want with the services and amenities that will make your life easier in an elegant retirement community.Whether you are looking for peace...
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9.4
Review score
5 reviews
I would recommend Grand Living. We picked this community because they offered gluten free meal options, swimming pool and large physical fitness area. Also proximity to my home.
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Bridgewater — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues. Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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8.2
Review score
21 reviews
I’ve been a resident here since early February, 2009. Have found that most of the residents here are quite friendly. The food often leaves a lot to be desired, altho the folks in the kitchen make every...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We want to make sure you feel comfortable and at home when you live with us at Brown Deer Place. Our Life Enrichment Program offers fun, engaging and purposeful activities that our residents want to participate in. Just ask us about Live 2B Healthy, Music Speaks or our other special events! ...
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8.0
Review score
33 reviews
I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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6.5
Review score
16 reviews
I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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.
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.
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
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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 Iowa City, IA
The average cost of senior living in Iowa City is $4,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kalona, IA with an average of $4,324 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iowa City, IA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Iowa City
Recent reviews for memory care in Iowa City
Prairie Hills at Tipton
4.4
What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others.
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.
Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA
5.0
Our situation was a little different as my loved one needed more care & supervision than they had been receiving. First thing I noticed was how friendly & caring everyone at Keystone is - I think every staff member came in to introduce themselves to my loved one the first day my loved one ...
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Iowa City review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 11 Iowa City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Iowa City 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
Iowa City review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Iowa City 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 38 reviews of 11 Iowa City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Iowa City 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.Iowa City, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Iowa City memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iowa City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iowa City, 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 City 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 City 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
54.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
48.1%
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
63.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Iowa City 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 City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iowa City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iowa City 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 City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iowa City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Iowa City 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 City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iowa City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iowa City 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 City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iowa City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stirlingshire of Coralville, Grand Living at Bridgewater and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Iowa City, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Iowa City, Iowa. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Iowa City, 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 City, 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 City, 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 City, Iowa ranges from $360 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Iowa City, Iowa is $4,512. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Iowa City, Iowa typically starts at $360. 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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