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Memory care in Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres is about $4,613 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 103 communities, read 891 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like 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.
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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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 CorporationManor House 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...
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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.
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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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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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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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.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Cost of memory care in Oakland Acres, IA

The average cost of senior living in Oakland Acres is $4,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,047 per month.

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

Oakland Acres, IA
$4,613/mo
$4,712/mo
$4,381/mo

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

Oakland Acres, IA
$4,613/mo
$4,412/mo
U.S. national average
$4,864/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,613/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,971/mo
Studio
$5,486/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,717/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,210/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Oakland Acres over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Oakland Acres

Recent reviews for memory care in Oakland Acres

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.

Oakland Acres review score based on 206 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 86 Oakland Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakland Acres 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

Oakland Acres review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Oakland Acres, IA86 facilities
8.0
Kellogg, IA118 facilities
7.7
Grinnell, IA85 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakland Acres 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 206 reviews of 86 Oakland Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oakland Acres 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Oakland Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland Acres, 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 Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres 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
47.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakland Acres, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.9%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres 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
23.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 103 memory care facilities near Oakland Acres, Iowa. See the full list.

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

The 103 memory care facilities near you in Oakland Acres, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Oakland Acres, 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 Oakland Acres, 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 Oakland Acres, Iowa ranges from $100 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Oakland Acres, Iowa is $4,613. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Oakland Acres, 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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