About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 388-7494
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Otho, IA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Otho 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 Otho is about $6,876 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 209 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Dodge, Stratford and Webster City.

Otho Memory Care Facilities | 209 Reviews

Showing 44 communities
Last Updated: 10/10/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of USA Clarion Health Care
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.
Photo of Meadows Assisted Living
11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
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.
See details
Photo of The Gardens of Jefferson
11 Photo available
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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
See details
Photo of Ever Greene Ridge
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.
Photo of Cedar Place
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.
Photo of Timberland Village
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.
Photo of Fonda Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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.
Photo of Heartwood House
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
Photo of Northcrest Community
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Northridge Village
5 star
71%
4 star
24%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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.
Photo of Kanawha Community Nursing 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.
Photo of Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center
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...
Photo of Journey Senior Services
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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.
Photo of Garden View Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Homestead of Algona
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
Photo of Cedar Ridge Apartments
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.
Photo of Black Hawk Life Care Ctr
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.

Cost of memory care in Otho, IA

The average cost of senior living in Otho is $6,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster City, IA with an average of $6,812 per month.

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

Otho, IA
$6,876/mo
$6,790/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,876/mo

Memory care costs in Otho, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,692/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,200/mo

Senior living costs in Otho 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: Otho, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOtho, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,876/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,379/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$2,376/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Otho, IA:$6,876/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Otho, IA:$5,379/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Otho, IA:$2,376/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Otho

Recent reviews for memory care in Otho

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
Read more

Independence Village of Ames

4.3
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.

Otho review score based on 27 family reviews

7.3
Review score44 facilities27 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 44 Otho memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Otho 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

Otho review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Otho, IA44 facilities
7.3
Webster City, IA44 facilities
2.0
Fort Dodge, IA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Otho 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 27 reviews of 44 Otho memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Otho 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.
Otho, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.7
3.7
Friendliness
2.7
3.8
Care services
2.5
3.4
Staff
2.6
3.6
Meals & dining
2.5
3.3
Activities
2.2
3.3
Value for cost*
1.7
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Otho memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otho memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otho, 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 Otho 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 Otho that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Otho, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.2%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.5%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.6%
69.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Otho 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 Otho Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Otho, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
26.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Otho 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 Otho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Otho, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Otho 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 Otho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Otho, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Otho 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 Otho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Otho, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Otho

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, Windsor Manor Nevada and Windsor Manor Webster City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Otho, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Otho, Iowa. See the full list.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Otho, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Otho, 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 Otho, 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 Otho, Iowa ranges from $$3,346 to $$12,270. The average Memory Care cost in Otho, Iowa is $6,876. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Otho, 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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top