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Memory care in Panama 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 Panama is about $4,364 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 85 communities, read 885 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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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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 CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village 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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The community is a very nice place, and the staff seems to really care. I would recommend this community to others.
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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.
Fox Run Assisted Living Community is located on the 16th hole of Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fox Run is where you can enjoy a life of beauty and independence.With 66 spacious apartments, Fox Run offers five convenient floor plans that range from 436 to 983 square feet at one low...
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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 mom is a resident at Ridgewood Senior Living. The cook, [name removed], is amazing and goes above and beyond for the residents. The food could be of better quality. The staff that cares for my mom is...
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.
Welcome Home to Ridgewood Active Retirement Community! Overlooking miles of country side, Ridgewood Active Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. The Ridgewood Community is just minutes...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
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I was so impressed with Heritage Pointe and the Senior Living Advisor, Amanda. With 10+ years experience in a variety of roles within the Alzheimer's community, she knows what she's talking about. There...
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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.
Heritage Pointe is nestled within a quiet residential community in Omaha. Shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and abundant countryside remain close to home. You will enjoy beautifully appointed living spaces, savory meals through restaurant style dining, engaging activities, transportation...
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My father resided in the Regency wing of the EWR memory care facility. He had Alzheimer's and was a very special person. The care staff treated him as such and were excellent at managing his behaviors and...
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.
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I'm really pleased with the communication from the staff to the family. This was a good choice for my loved one. The activities when they are able to have the residents participate; the community keeps...
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.
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My mom has only been there two weeks, but excellent food, way more than anyone could two outside areas. The parking is great. There is a covered entrance. The same nurse is there 5 days a week and very...
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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, 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, 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Panama, IA

The average cost of senior living in Panama is $4,364 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut, IA with an average of $3,372 per month.

Memory care costs in Panama, IA, vs. nearby cities

Panama, IA
$4,364/mo
$4,349/mo

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

Panama, IA
$4,364/mo
$4,491/mo
U.S. national average
$4,976/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,364/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,119/mo
Studio
$5,073/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,868/mo

Senior living costs in Panama 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: Panama, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePanama, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,364/mo$4,491/mo$4,976/mo
Assisted Living$4,382/mo$4,487/mo$4,720/mo
Independent Living$2,963/mo$3,274/mo$4,179/mo
Memory Care
Panama, IA:$4,364/mo
Iowa:$4,491/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Assisted Living
Panama, IA:$4,382/mo
Iowa:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Independent Living
Panama, IA:$2,963/mo
Iowa:$3,274/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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Memory care costs in Panama, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Panama 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Panama, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Panama 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 median 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
Panama, IA$5,374/mo$6,933/mo-22.5%
Iowa$6,162/mo$5,748/mo+7.2%
National$5,953/mo$5,789/mo+2.8%
Panama, IA
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$6,933/mo
Percent change:-22.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,162/mo
2023 average cost:$5,748/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,953/mo
2023 average cost:$5,789/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Panama

Recent reviews for memory care in Panama

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Cedarhurst of La Vista

4.5
I think the staff is great. They love my mom and are super attentive and kind. I know it's hard to mass feed healthy food- she doesn't think the food is bad- I just feel like more fresh food is important. I am personally not a fan of Ensure and those types of chemically created food.

Panama review score based on 214 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 214 reviews of 73 Panama memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Panama 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

Panama review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Panama, IA73 facilities
7.9
Westphalia, IA70 facilities
8.0
Earling, IA61 facilities

Review subcategories for Panama 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 214 reviews of 73 Panama memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Panama 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.
Panama, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Panama memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Panama memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Panama, 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 Panama 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 Panama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Panama, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Panama 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 Panama Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Panama, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Panama 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 Panama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Panama, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Panama 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 Panama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Panama, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Panama 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 Panama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Panama, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.7%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Panama

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Marquis Place, Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Westgate Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Panama, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 85 memory care facilities near Panama, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Panama, Iowa are Marquis Place and Crown Pointe Retirement Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 85 memory care facilities near you in Panama, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Panama, 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 Panama, 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 Panama, Iowa ranges from $735 to $8975. The average Memory Care cost in Panama, Iowa is $4,364. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Panama, Iowa typically starts at $735. 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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