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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in White Oak, IA

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Memory care in White Oak 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 White Oak is about $4,485 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 417 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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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.
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.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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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 Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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Cost of memory care in White Oak, IA

The average cost of senior living in White Oak is $4,485 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,045 per month.

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

White Oak, IA
$4,485/mo
$4,436/mo
$4,536/mo

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

White Oak, IA
$4,485/mo
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,993/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,485/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,180/mo
Studio
$5,382/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,303/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,755/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in White Oak over time

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What families are saying about memory care in White Oak

Recent reviews for memory care in White Oak

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

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.

White Oak review score based on 84 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 34 White Oak memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The White Oak 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

White Oak review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
White Oak, IA34 facilities
7.3
Altoona, IA26 facilities
7.6
Bondurant, IA18 facilities

Review subcategories for White Oak 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 84 reviews of 34 White Oak memory care communities. This chart helps you compare White Oak 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.
White Oak, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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White Oak memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in White Oak memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in White Oak, 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 White Oak 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 White Oak 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
55.9%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.8%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in White Oak 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 White Oak Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
White Oak, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in White Oak 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 White Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
White Oak, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in White Oak 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 White Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
White Oak, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in White Oak 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 White Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
White Oak, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 memory care facilities near White Oak, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in White Oak, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 37 memory care facilities near you in White Oak, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in White Oak, 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 White Oak, 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 White Oak, Iowa ranges from $100 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in White Oak, Iowa is $4,485. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in White Oak, 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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