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Memory care in Prairie City 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 Prairie City is about $4,352 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 82 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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This great place to live!! 5 on all. We have some fun times. Are very comfortable and well cared for. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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The staff was so kind to me when I came in that for that first tour. And they are very good about keeping me updated with her condition. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for memory care
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.
Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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Accommodating and friendly. Definitely have been to several facilities and this is by far the nicest! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families!
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.
Edencrest is now serving Pleasant Hill! Edencrest is the area’s premiere senior community, and we are excited to begin serving the seniors of Pleasant Hill. This community is located in the Rising Sun neighborhood close to walking trails, golf courses, parks and restaurants. We offer assisted...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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, 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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Prairie City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Prairie City is $4,352 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,167 per month.

Memory care costs in Prairie City, IA, vs. nearby cities

Prairie City, IA
$4,352/mo
$4,167/mo

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

Prairie City, IA
$4,352/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,352/mo

Memory care costs in Prairie City, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,749/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,429/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie City 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: Prairie City, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie City, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,352/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,343/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$2,815/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Prairie City, IA:$4,352/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie City, IA:$4,343/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Prairie City, IA:$2,815/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Prairie City

Recent reviews for memory care in Prairie City

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

5.0
We toured Journey and it is a very high quality place. The meals are all chef prepared and you can order food at anytime of the day so they are not served cafeteria style. They did not have any openings when we needed but I would highly recommend them.

Independence Village of Ankeny

5.0
What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in ...
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Prairie City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie City, 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 Prairie City 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 Prairie City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Prairie City, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Prairie City 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 Prairie City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prairie City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prairie City 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 Prairie City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie City 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 Prairie City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie City 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 Prairie City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Prairie City

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Edencrest at The Tuscany and Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe are the top-rated memory care facilities near Prairie City, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Prairie City, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Prairie City, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Prairie City, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, Iowa ranges from $570 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Prairie City, Iowa is $4,352. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Prairie City, Iowa typically starts at $570. 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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