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Memory care in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek is about $3,486 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 112 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Oak Park Place - Dubuque
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It has been great for my mom - this is the first place she has settled into - I highly recommend it. We would give the overall experience a 4.5, and that is because nothing is perfect.
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.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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Meals are what they are- they are balanced however the taste and quality..... I realize that it's not home cooking. Activities, there seems to be very little if any scheduled on weekends. I'm pretty sure...
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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We picked this community, because of the favorable reputation, and locality.It's nice people here. The staff, especially the older ones is very caring and helpful. The young ones have a lot to learn yet!
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.
Clover Ridge Place is located in the small rural community of Maquoketa, Iowa. Our community is located on a hill that overlooks the beautiful city of Maquoketa with acres of Iowa timber directly behind us. Clover Ridge Place has been in operation since May 4, 2000. In 2009 we were named, 'Iowa...
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I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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Great facility and staffing. They have a wide variety of rooms for anyone. The staff is caring and go above and beyond to serve their residents. One of the most beautiful retirement facilities I have seen.
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.
Photo of Crestridge Inc
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 Sunrise Villa Assisted Living
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 The Rose of Dubuque
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33 Floor plans available
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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Photo of Bell Tower Retirement 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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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 Broadway Community Living 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, 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
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 Prairie Ridge of Galena
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...

Cost of memory care in Otter Creek, IA

The average cost of senior living in Otter Creek is $3,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farley, IA with an average of $3,240 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Otter Creek, IA vs. nearby cities

Otter Creek, IA
$3,486/mo
$3,486/mo
$3,794/mo

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

Otter Creek, IA
$3,486/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Otter Creek vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,486/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Otter Creek, IA by room type

Studio
$4,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,375/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Otter Creek over time

Otter Creek, IAIA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Otter Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Otter Creek

River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA

5.0
Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my siblings & myself that care was once again needed River Bend was the only place we ...
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Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA

4.5
Nice location, great activities including water aerobics at their pool, lots of choices for different rooms, assisted living staffed by RN during weekdays, transportation to appointments and excursions...A beautiful facility in a community setting near local shopping center, Asbury plaza. Fun ...
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Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, IA

5.0
I have visited Clover Ridge a great number of times and I always find wonderful hospitality there. Often someone is working in the dining room inside the door and they always greet me, as do the other employees I meet around the building. If I have a question I am warmly attended to. Today, I ...
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Otter Creek review score based on 26 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 16 Otter Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Otter Creek 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

Otter Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Otter Creek, IA16 facilities
8.1
Zwingle, IA6 facilities
7.9
La Motte, IA63 facilities

Review subcategories for Otter Creek 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 16 Otter Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Otter Creek 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.
Otter Creek, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
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4.0
4.0
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Otter Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otter Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otter Creek, 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 Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek 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
31.3%
65.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Otter Creek, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Otter Creek, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Otter Creek, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Otter Creek, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 memory care facilities near Otter Creek, Iowa. See the full list.

The 18 memory care facilities near you in Otter Creek, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Otter Creek, 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 Otter Creek, 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 Otter Creek, Iowa ranges from $360 to $8695. The average Memory Care cost in Otter Creek, Iowa is $3,486. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Otter Creek, Iowa typically starts at $360. 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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