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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mahaska County, IA
If your loved one needs memory care in Mahaska County, A Place for Mom can help. With 81 memory care facilities in Mahaska County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Mahaska County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mahaska County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mahaska County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pella, Albia and Leighton.
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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Mahaska County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Mahaska County is $4,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thornburg, IA with an average of $4,455 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mahaska County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mahaska County, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Mahaska County
Recent reviews for memory care in Mahaska County
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA
5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Independence Village of Pella
4.0
We feel like we've been taken care of. Good friends around us. Sometimes we are not happy with the food but we understand it's hard to satisfy a lot of people. Living quarters are rather small. I really enjoy the carestaff.
Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe in Pleasant Hill, IA
4.0
The community is very nice and the staff is friendly and helpful. The community is a very good value compared to others in the area.
I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
Mahaska County review score based on 70 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 58 Mahaska County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mahaska 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
Mahaska County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mahaska 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 70 reviews of 58 Mahaska County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mahaska 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.Mahaska County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
3.9
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Mahaska County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mahaska County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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
29.3%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.1%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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
37.9%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.4%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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
12.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.4%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
22.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Copper Shores Village and Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mahaska County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 81 memory care facilities near Mahaska County, Iowa. See the full list.
The 81 memory care facilities near you in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, Iowa ranges from $415 to $8200. The average Memory Care cost in Mahaska County, Iowa is $4,699. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mahaska County, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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