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Memory care in Lorimor 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 Lorimor is about $4,505 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 81 communities, read 869 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Edencrest is coming to Pleasant Hill! Edencrest is the area’s premiere senior community, and we are excited to begin serving the seniors of Pleasant Hill. This community is located in the Rising Sun neighborhood close to walking trails, golf courses, parks and restaurants. We offer assisted...
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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.
Located in Prairie Trail, CopperWood at Prarie Trail is comfortable and luxurious—unlike any other senior living community in the region. It’s a bright, active (and pet-friendly!) place where individuals receive personalized, compassionate care and support, leading to days filled with joy and...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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I would highly recommend Orilla's Way to anybody looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
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 Lorimor, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lorimor is $4,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shannon City, IA with an average of $4,094 per month.

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

Lorimor, IA
$4,505/mo
$4,343/mo
$6,408/mo

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

Lorimor, IA
$4,505/mo
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,993/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,505/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,619/mo
Studio
$5,456/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,681/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,041/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lorimor over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lorimor

Recent reviews for memory care in Lorimor

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!!

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

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.

Lorimor review score based on 182 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 182 reviews of 81 Lorimor memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lorimor 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

Lorimor review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Lorimor, IA81 facilities
7.4
Thayer, IA83 facilities
5.6
Murray, IA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Lorimor 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 182 reviews of 81 Lorimor memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lorimor 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.
Lorimor, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Lorimor memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorimor memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorimor, 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 Lorimor 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 Lorimor 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
48.1%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.3%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lorimor 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 Lorimor Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lorimor, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.6%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lorimor 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 Lorimor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lorimor, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.2%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.2%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorimor 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 Lorimor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lorimor, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorimor 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 Lorimor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lorimor, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lorimor, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 81 memory care facilities near Lorimor, Iowa. See the full list.

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

The 81 memory care facilities near you in Lorimor, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lorimor, 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 Lorimor, 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 Lorimor, Iowa ranges from $100 to $10350. The average Memory Care cost in Lorimor, Iowa is $4,505. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lorimor, 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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