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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shell Rock, IA

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Memory care in Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock is about $6,480 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 71 communities, read 171 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Charles City.

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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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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 Summit Heights Independent and Assisted Living
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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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, 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: Memory 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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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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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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.
Photo of Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Hm
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 Cornerstone AL
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 Shalom Tower
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 USA Healthcare Mason City
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 Riceville Community Rest Home
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 Virginia Gay Annex
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
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 Embers
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.

Cost of memory care in Shell Rock, IA

The average cost of senior living in Shell Rock is $6,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, IA with an average of $6,480 per month.

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

Shell Rock, IA
$6,480/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,480/mo

Memory care costs in Shell Rock, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,973/mo
Studio
$6,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,077/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,905/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Rock 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: Shell Rock, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Rock, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,480/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,867/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,310/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Shell Rock, IA:$6,480/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Rock, IA:$5,867/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Shell Rock, IA:$2,310/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Shell Rock, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shell Rock 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 average 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
Shell Rock, IA$6,815/mo$6,436/mo+5.9%
Iowa$5,573/mo$5,603/mo-0.5%
National$5,585/mo$5,514/mo+1.3%
Shell Rock, IA
2024 average cost:$6,815/mo
2023 average cost:$6,436/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,573/mo
2023 average cost:$5,603/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,585/mo
2023 average cost:$5,514/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Shell Rock

Recent reviews for memory care in Shell Rock

South Hills in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

Arlington Place at Oelwein

3.8
Some of the staff members are absolutely amazing, and some are difficult. The activities are pretty good, they do keep our loved one busy, and help keep her in a routine. Some care givers really tune into what she needs and likes, for example she enjoys keeping busy with chores, so they will ...
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Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom participates in heavily. Mom is an avid reader and WM has a nice library on site. The ...
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Shell Rock review score based on 49 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 71 Shell Rock memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shell Rock 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

Shell Rock review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Shell Rock, IA71 facilities
8.0
Grundy Center, IA68 facilities
8.0
Waverly, IA68 facilities

Review subcategories for Shell Rock 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 49 reviews of 71 Shell Rock memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shell Rock 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.
Shell Rock, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.4
Activities
3.5
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Shell Rock memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Rock memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Rock, 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 Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shell Rock, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.6%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.8%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shell Rock, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shell Rock, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell Rock, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shell Rock, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Shell Rock

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

Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Cedar Falls, Prairie Hills at Independence and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shell Rock, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Shell Rock, Iowa. See the full list.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Shell Rock, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shell Rock, 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 Shell Rock, 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 Shell Rock, Iowa ranges from $4050 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Shell Rock, Iowa is $6,480. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shell Rock, Iowa typically starts at $4050. 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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