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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Akron, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Akron, A Place for Mom can help. With 21 memory care facilities in Akron, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Akron incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Akron memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Akron, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Leeds, Springdale and Riverside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sioux City, Le Mars and Hawarden.

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Photo of The Heritage at Northern Hills
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The light and brightness of the place appealed to me. The people milling about seemed it would be a friendly community. Also, it seemed a beautiful, safe neighborhood for my young grandkids to come for care...
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.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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88 Floor plans available
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The placement didn't workout since [name removed] needed nursing home Alzheimer's care. However, what we liked the most about this community was the cleanliness and the meals and dining. Based on the...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place offers all the amenities of home without many of the hassles & headaches that go along with home ownership. Located just a few blocks away from Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Northpark Place is one of the most established communities in...
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The staff and hospice were just terrific, they made sure our questions were answered and we got everything we needed. They were very compassionate. The rooms are on the smaller side, but nice and it had...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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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 Colonial Manor of Hudson
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.
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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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
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 Good Samaritan Society-LeMars
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.
Photo of Bethesda of Beresford - ALC
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: 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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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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.
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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 StoneyBrook Suites Dakota Dunes
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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
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...

Cost of memory care in Akron, IA

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $3,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,848 per month.

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

Akron, IA
$3,169/mo
$3,303/mo

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

Akron, IA
$3,169/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,169/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,615/mo
Studio
$3,869/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,018/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Akron

Recent reviews for memory care in Akron

The Heritage at Northern Hills in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Heritage works with you on all levels of care. We have had my Mother and Father-in-law,, my Mother and my sister-in-law at Northern Hills and received all levels of care. They’re are good about keeping residence here for good instead of sending them off to a nursing home. At times, they seem ...
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Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living at North Park Place and everything has been generally good for him at this facility so far. Staff communication with the family is good. The move in process was good. The cleanliness and friendliness are also good. I would recommend ...
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Bickford of Sioux City

5.0
Our experience with this community was wonderful, and the friendliness of the staff members really stood out to us. The rooms were fine, they were very good and we would recommend this community to others.

Akron memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron 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 Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Akron, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.8%
72.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Akron 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 Akron Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Akron, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron 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 Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron 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 Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron 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 Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 memory care facilities near Akron, Iowa. See the full list.

The 21 memory care facilities near you in Akron, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Akron, 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 Akron, 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 Akron, Iowa ranges from $700 to $7940. The average Memory Care cost in Akron, Iowa is $3,169. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Akron, Iowa typically starts at $700. 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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