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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lucas County, IA
Memory care in Lucas County 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 Lucas County is about $4,654 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 103 communities, read 883 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff. We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind. Newton Village offers dining excellence. The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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
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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Lucas County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Lucas County is $4,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $3,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lucas County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lucas County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lucas County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Lucas County
Recent reviews for memory care in Lucas County
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!
Edencrest at Siena Hills in Ankeny, IA
4.3
Edencrest is understaffed and they need more help.
The girls that worked there and worked with me were fabulous, but the people in their memory care facility were hired from an outside firm. They had to bring staff in because they are so understaffed, because of that his care wasn't as good as ...
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Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
My loved one had been at this facility for quite a while, and they did an excellent job looking after her. The care they provided here was very good, and the staff were all friendly and professional. The care provided here was a bit more than what she ended up needing and so we looked into other ...
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Lucas County review score based on 175 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 175 reviews of 82 Lucas County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lucas County 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
Lucas County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lucas County 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 175 reviews of 82 Lucas County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lucas County 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.Lucas County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Lucas County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucas County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucas County, 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 Lucas County 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 Lucas County 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
42.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lucas County 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 Lucas County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucas County 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 Lucas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucas County 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 Lucas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucas County 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 Lucas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lucas County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 103 memory care facilities near Lucas County, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lucas County, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Waukee. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 103 memory care facilities near you in Lucas County, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lucas County, 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 Lucas County, 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 Lucas County, Iowa ranges from $100 to $9700. The average Memory Care cost in Lucas County, Iowa is $4,654. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lucas County, 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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