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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Scranton, IA
Memory care in Scranton 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 Scranton is about $4,497 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 75 communities, read 520 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.
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...
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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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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.
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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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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.
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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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 was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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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.
Cost of memory care in Scranton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Scranton is $4,497 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farnhamville, IA with an average of $3,827 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Scranton
Recent reviews for memory care in Scranton
Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
My loved one had been at this facility for quite a while, and they did an excellent job looking after her. The care they provided here was very good, and the staff were all friendly and professional. The care provided here was a bit more than what she ended up needing and so we looked into other ...
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Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA
4.6
I have heard they are hiring a 2nd nurse so there is one on nights and weekends. That has inhibited a few things when care was required.
Not a lot of activities getting them out of the facility. The bus had been broken. Even a bus ride around time would be nice.
The staff are wonderful in ...
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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. ...
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Scranton review score based on 95 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 66 Scranton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Scranton 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
Scranton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Scranton 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 95 reviews of 66 Scranton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Scranton 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.Scranton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Scranton memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scranton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scranton, 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 Scranton 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 Scranton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Scranton 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 Scranton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scranton 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 Scranton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.7%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Scranton 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 Scranton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scranton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scranton 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 Scranton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scranton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Scranton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 75 memory care facilities near Scranton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Scranton, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ames. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 75 memory care facilities near you in Scranton, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, Iowa ranges from $570 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Scranton, Iowa is $4,497. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Scranton, 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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