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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Colfax, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Colfax, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in Colfax, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Drake, Merle Hay and Meredith.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Ankeny and Johnston.

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The staff is very caring we have taken my mom out on a couple of vacations and she had a hospital stay. They called and checked on her. When she was ready to go back I called the RN and she was on top of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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The staff was so kind to me when I came in that for that first tour. And they are very good about keeping me updated with her condition. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for memory care
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.
Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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Cost of memory care in Colfax, IA

The average cost of senior living in Colfax is $7,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshalltown, IA with an average of $6,917 per month.

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

Colfax, IA
$7,173/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,173/mo

Memory care costs in Colfax, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,906/mo
Studio
$6,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,827/mo

Senior living costs in Colfax 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: Colfax, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColfax, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$7,173/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,266/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,610/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Colfax, IA:$7,173/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Colfax, IA:$5,266/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Colfax, IA:$2,610/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Colfax, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Colfax 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
Colfax, IA$7,151/mo$6,472/mo+10.5%
Iowa$6,777/mo$6,379/mo+6.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Colfax, IA
2024 average cost:$7,151/mo
2023 average cost:$6,472/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,777/mo
2023 average cost:$6,379/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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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 Colfax

Recent reviews for memory care in Colfax

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!

Independence Village of Ankeny

5.0
What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in ...
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Colfax review score based on 1,608 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1608 reviews of 53 Colfax memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Colfax 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

Colfax review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Colfax, IA53 facilities
8.4
Marshalltown, IA0 facilities
9.5
Pella, IA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Colfax 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 1,608 reviews of 53 Colfax memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Colfax 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.
Colfax, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
3.8
Friendliness
4.5
3.9
Care services
4.4
3.6
Staff
4.6
3.7
Meals & dining
4.2
3.4
Activities
4.4
3.4
Value for cost*
4.2
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Colfax memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colfax memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colfax, 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 Colfax 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 Colfax 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
61.3%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.8%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.5%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colfax 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 Colfax Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colfax, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colfax 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 Colfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colfax, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Colfax 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 Colfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colfax, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
57.8%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colfax 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 Colfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colfax, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.1%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.8%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
45.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Colfax

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Edencrest at The Tuscany, Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe and Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Colfax, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Colfax, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Colfax, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Colfax, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Colfax, 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 Colfax, 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 Colfax, Iowa ranges from $3250 to $11190. The average Memory Care cost in Colfax, Iowa is $7,173. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Colfax, Iowa typically starts at $3250. 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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