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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oskaloosa, IA

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Memory care in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa is about $6,865 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 51 communities, read 272 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Knoxville, Pella and Ottumwa.

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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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.
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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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, 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 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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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
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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: 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.
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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, 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.
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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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.
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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Carlisle Center for Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Sunny Hill Care Ctr
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.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Oskaloosa, IA

The average cost of senior living in Oskaloosa is $6,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ottumwa, IA with an average of $6,676 per month.

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

Oskaloosa, IA
$6,865/mo
$6,790/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,865/mo

Senior living costs in Oskaloosa 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: Oskaloosa, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOskaloosa, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,865/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,530/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Oskaloosa, IA:$6,865/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Oskaloosa, IA:$5,530/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Oskaloosa, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Oskaloosa

Recent reviews for memory care in Oskaloosa

Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Vintage Hills of Indianola

5.0
I thought Vintage Hills of Indianola was a great place. I just had a problem with one person and got it taken care of. I loved all the people but one.

Oskaloosa review score based on 57 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 51 Oskaloosa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oskaloosa 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

Oskaloosa review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Oskaloosa, IA51 facilities
7.8
Ottumwa, IA44 facilities
8.0
University Park, IA49 facilities

Review subcategories for Oskaloosa 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 57 reviews of 51 Oskaloosa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oskaloosa 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.
Oskaloosa, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
3.8
Care services
4.0
3.4
Staff
4.2
3.6
Meals & dining
3.9
3.3
Activities
4.1
3.3
Value for cost*
4.0
3.4
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Oskaloosa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oskaloosa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oskaloosa, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.5%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.3%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oskaloosa, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oskaloosa, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
50.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oskaloosa, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oskaloosa, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Oskaloosa

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 Oskaloosa protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Oskaloosa, Independence Village of Pella and StoryPoint Altoona are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oskaloosa, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 51 memory care facilities near Oskaloosa, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Oskaloosa, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 51 memory care facilities near you in Oskaloosa, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa, Iowa ranges from $$3,346 to $$12,270. The average Memory Care cost in Oskaloosa, Iowa is $6,865. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Oskaloosa, 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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