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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Parnell, IA

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Memory care in Parnell 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 Parnell is about $4,684 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 108 communities, read 514 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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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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
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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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My Husband had passed away and my family wanted me to be where I could interact with others. I really believe God led me here as every where we looked was no vacancy, one facility said try Irving Point I am...
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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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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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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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
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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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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 CorporationHallmark 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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The personnel at Terrace Glen Village not only provide the residents with food and shelter but it is the manner in which it is given that is significant. Personal make an effort to know each other residents...
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
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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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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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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...
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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.
We're living life to the fullest!Center Point Heights makes it possible for locals to stay local. Built in 2023, our community is conveniently located just off the interstate, so families can easily visit. When you walk through the door, you will feel our warm and welcoming small-town culture....
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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 Parnell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Parnell is $4,684 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Chester, IA with an average of $3,338 per month.

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

Parnell, IA
$4,684/mo

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

Parnell, IA
$4,684/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,684/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,348/mo
Studio
$5,411/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,842/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,923/mo

Senior living costs in Parnell 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: Parnell, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeParnell, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,684/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,653/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$2,669/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Parnell, IA:$4,684/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Parnell, IA:$4,653/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Parnell, IA:$2,669/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Parnell, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Parnell 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 Parnell, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Parnell 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
Parnell, IA$5,460/mo$5,651/mo-3.4%
Iowa$6,351/mo$5,947/mo+6.8%
National$6,210/mo$5,847/mo+6.2%
Parnell, IA
2024 average cost:$5,460/mo
2023 average cost:$5,651/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,947/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,210/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Parnell

Recent reviews for memory care in Parnell

Corridor Crossing in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Prairie Hills at Tipton

4.4
What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others.

Parnell review score based on 100 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 91 Parnell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Parnell 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

Parnell review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Parnell, IA91 facilities
8.0
Williamsburg, IA13 facilities
8.0
North English, IA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Parnell 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 100 reviews of 91 Parnell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Parnell resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Parnell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parnell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parnell, 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 Parnell 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 Parnell 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
36.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Parnell 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 Parnell Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Parnell 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 Parnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Parnell 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 Parnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parnell 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 Parnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parnell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Parnell

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