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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dougherty, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dougherty, A Place for Mom can help. With 25 memory care facilities in Dougherty, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mason City, New Albion and Dumont.
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I would give all of those a 5. She has loved it there. All the workers are always happy. They check on her all the time and it is such a nice clean place
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.
Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...
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They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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I'm happy with the staff and the facility. Mom really likes it there which is the important part. The only reason I didn't give them a 5 rating is because they have been a little bit short staffed at times...
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.
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The experience we have had with my mother has been good. The place is beautiful and is always clean and bright. The staff is always inviting and friendly. They provide good meals and plenty of snacks. Nobody...
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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.
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, 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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...

Cost of memory care in Dougherty, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dougherty is $4,209 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latimer, IA with an average of $3,399 per month.

Memory care costs in Dougherty, IA, vs. nearby cities

Dougherty, IA
$4,209/mo
$4,049/mo
$3,919/mo

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

Dougherty, IA
$4,209/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,209/mo

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

Studio
$5,154/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,496/mo

Senior living costs in Dougherty 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: Dougherty, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDougherty, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,209/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,209/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,433/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Dougherty, IA:$4,209/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dougherty, IA:$4,209/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Dougherty, IA:$3,433/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dougherty

Recent reviews for memory care in Dougherty

Apple Valley Place at Charles City

4.1
We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people around her. I feel the staff genuinely care.

Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

5.0
What we like the most about Apple Valley is the staff and friends, and our loved one can have her cat which is a plus. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Homestead of Mason City

5.0
Homestead is a wonderful home for yourself or your family members. The environment is very loving and caring. I cannot say enough about the staff. They are all so kind, friendly, wanting to help you in any way that they possibly can. Every day is filled with activities. Because it is a ...
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Dougherty memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dougherty memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dougherty, 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 Dougherty 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 Dougherty that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dougherty, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.5%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dougherty 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 Dougherty Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dougherty, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dougherty 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 Dougherty partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dougherty, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Dougherty 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 Dougherty communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dougherty, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dougherty 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 Dougherty offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dougherty, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dougherty

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 memory care facilities near Dougherty, Iowa. See the full list.

The 25 memory care facilities near you in Dougherty, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dougherty, 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 Dougherty, 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 Dougherty, Iowa ranges from $120 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Dougherty, Iowa is $4,209. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dougherty, Iowa typically starts at $120. 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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