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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kamrar, IA
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Memory care in Kamrar 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 Kamrar is about $4,399 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 363 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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...
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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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
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.
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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 Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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...
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.
Cost of memory care in Kamrar, IA
The average cost of senior living in Kamrar is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, IA with an average of $3,178 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Kamrar
Recent reviews for memory care in Kamrar
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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Kamrar review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 59 Kamrar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kamrar 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
Kamrar review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Kamrar 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 84 reviews of 59 Kamrar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kamrar 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.Kamrar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.2
4.0
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Kamrar memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kamrar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kamrar, 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 Kamrar 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 Kamrar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kamrar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.4%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kamrar 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 Kamrar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kamrar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kamrar 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 Kamrar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kamrar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
18.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Kamrar 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 Kamrar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kamrar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kamrar 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 Kamrar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kamrar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.1%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny and Rock Creek Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kamrar, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 73 memory care facilities near Kamrar, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Kamrar, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 73 memory care facilities near you in Kamrar, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kamrar, 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 Kamrar, 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 Kamrar, Iowa ranges from $560 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Kamrar, Iowa is $4,399. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kamrar, 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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