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Memory care in Urbana 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 Urbana is about $4,427 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 102 communities, read 494 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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.
Parkview opened in Fairbank in 2004. Fairbank is a small community that has everything that bigger communities offer without the hassel or cost. Fairbank offers a grocery store with deli, bank, post office, gas station, as well as several churches and parks. We are close enough to Oelwein which...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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Oak Park Place - has been very good for my mother and I have no complaints with the facility, environment and service provided. I highly recommend them
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
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The staff are so welcoming at Maplecrest Manor. The resident-s company is always welcomed by the staff team . The community is very caring. The food seems very good and there are always snacks available...
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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I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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I'm so glad that the family chose this community for my in-laws. Its been wonderful so far. The staff is caring and attentive. They wanted to stay close to friends and family. They still are driving but if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works and visits Arlington Place. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality, it's our way of life. Our 'Resident First'...
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Riverbend has been a great place for our mom! She has independent living that is surrounded by a supporting staff, great neighbors, and the essentials one needs in a community filled environment. The staff...
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
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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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Photo of Rock Ridge Residential Care Center
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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.
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: 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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
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
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.
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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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
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
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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-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...
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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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.
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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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 Urbana, IA

The average cost of senior living in Urbana is $4,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Porte City, IA with an average of $4,030 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Urbana, IA vs. nearby cities

Urbana, IA
$4,427/mo
$4,914/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Urbana, IA vs. the state and national average

Urbana, IA
$4,427/mo
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$4,871/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Urbana vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,427/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Urbana, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$5,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,909/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Urbana over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Urbana

Recent reviews for memory care in Urbana

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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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.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Urbana review score based on 107 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 92 Urbana memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Urbana 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

Urbana review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Urbana, IA92 facilities
7.9
Center Point, IA23 facilities
6.6
Walker, IA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Urbana 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 107 reviews of 92 Urbana memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Urbana 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.
Urbana, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Urbana memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Urbana memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Urbana, 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 Urbana 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 Urbana that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Urbana, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.2%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.1%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.2%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Urbana 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 Urbana Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Urbana, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.3%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Urbana 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 Urbana partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Urbana, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.8%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Urbana 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 Urbana communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Urbana, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
40%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Urbana 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 Urbana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Urbana, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 102 memory care facilities near Urbana, Iowa. See the full list.

The 102 memory care facilities near you in Urbana, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Urbana, 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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, Iowa ranges from $415 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Urbana, Iowa is $4,427. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Urbana, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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