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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nora Springs, IA

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Memory care in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs is about $6,819 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 91 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mason City, Clear Lake and Charles City.

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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.
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, 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
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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
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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.
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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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care 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 care...
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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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care 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, 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
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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
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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
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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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.
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.
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
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: Memory Care
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
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...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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
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, 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, 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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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.

Cost of memory care in Nora Springs, IA

The average cost of senior living in Nora Springs is $6,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hampton, IA with an average of $6,525 per month.

Memory care costs in Nora Springs, IA, vs. state and national averages

Nora Springs, IA
$6,819/mo
$6,790/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Nora Springs, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,819/mo

Memory care costs in Nora Springs, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,637/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,233/mo

Senior living costs in Nora Springs vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nora Springs, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNora Springs, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,819/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$4,832/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$2,609/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Nora Springs, IA:$6,819/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Nora Springs, IA:$4,832/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Nora Springs, IA:$2,609/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Nora Springs, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Nora Springs and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Nora Springs, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Nora Springs, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Nora Springs have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nora Springs, IA$6,704/mo$6,738/mo-0.5%
Iowa$5,321/mo$5,625/mo-5.4%
National$5,573/mo$5,631/mo-1.0%
Nora Springs, IA
2024 average cost:$6,704/mo
2023 average cost:$6,738/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,625/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,573/mo
2023 average cost:$5,631/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Nora Springs

Recent reviews for memory care in Nora Springs

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

5.0
Staff at Whispering Willow were wonderful with my Dad during his short stay. Both staff and the other residents were kind and encouraging. Dad even found a brother and sister he knew, who he spent time with in his high school years. As Dad started to decline, staff kept me updated with changes ...
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Nora Springs review score based on 26 family reviews

6.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 64 Nora Springs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nora Springs 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

Nora Springs review score compared against nearby cities

6.0
Nora Springs, IA64 facilities
6.4
Osage, IA68 facilities
6.6
Mason City, IA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Nora Springs 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 26 reviews of 64 Nora Springs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nora Springs 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.
Nora Springs, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.7
Friendliness
3.1
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
2.7
3.6
Meals & dining
2.7
3.3
Activities
2.6
3.3
Value for cost*
2.5
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Nora Springs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nora Springs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.1%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nora Springs, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Nora Springs

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Nora Springs protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Homestead of Mason City and Whispering Willow are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nora Springs, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 64 memory care facilities near Nora Springs, Iowa. See the full list.
The 64 memory care facilities near you in Nora Springs, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs, Iowa ranges from $$3,346 to $$12,270. The average Memory Care cost in Nora Springs, Iowa is $6,819. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Nora Springs, Iowa typically starts at $$3,346. 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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