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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in St Charles, IA
Memory care in St Charles 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 St Charles is about $4,737 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 42 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, West Des Moines and Indianola.
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8.5
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10 reviews
Hi, I recently had to relocate my mom to an assisted living facility and after much research we decided on Holland Farms. This is a beautiful building and the staff at the front desk were so welcoming right...
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.
Holland Farms is Norwalk’s newest senior living community. We opened our doors in May 2021. We’re pleased to offer Carefree Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care all in one beautiful community. Located in Norwalk, IA, right next to Elizabeth Holland Park, Holland Farms provides easy access to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
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19 reviews
I thought Vintage Hills of Indianola was a great place. I just had a problem with one person and got it taken care of. I loved all the people but one.
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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6.8
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7 reviews
There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan...
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 at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
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2.0
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5 reviews
Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor Indianola features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional...
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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.
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Cost of memory care in St Charles, IA
The average cost of senior living in St Charles is $4,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thayer, IA with an average of $4,361 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in St Charles
Recent reviews for memory care in St Charles
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!
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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St Charles memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles, 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 St Charles 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 St Charles 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
57.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in St Charles 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 St Charles Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Charles 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 St Charles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles 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 St Charles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles 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 St Charles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and MorningStar at Jordan Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near St Charles, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near St Charles, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in St Charles, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in St Charles, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, Iowa ranges from $100 to $10350. The average Memory Care cost in St Charles, Iowa is $4,737. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in St Charles, Iowa typically starts at $100. 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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