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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Garry Owen, IA

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

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The staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have been there. They gave my mother in law extra attention the first few days to help her become confident and comfortable in her new home. This...
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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For the activities, they are really isn't as many as I hoped initially because of the director being on a leave of absence. And the overall experience was all right. Value for the money it is a costly...
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.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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I was in charge of my Uncle's care. I was not happy with the care he was receiving at an assisted living facility in Davenport Iowa, so I moved him to Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa. I was very glad I did....
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.
Clover Ridge Place is located in the small rural community of Maquoketa, Iowa. Our community is located on a hill that overlooks the beautiful city of Maquoketa with acres of Iowa timber directly behind us. Clover Ridge Place has been in operation since May 4, 2000. In 2009 we were named, 'Iowa...
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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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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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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 The Rose of Dubuque
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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, 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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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.
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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Garry Owen, IA

The average cost of senior living in Garry Owen is $3,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farley, IA with an average of $3,163 per month.

Memory care costs in Garry Owen, IA, vs. nearby cities

Garry Owen, IA
$3,420/mo
$3,446/mo
$3,438/mo

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

Garry Owen, IA
$3,420/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,420/mo

Memory care costs in Garry Owen, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,202/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,617/mo

Senior living costs in Garry Owen 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: Garry Owen, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarry Owen, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$3,420/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,420/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$1,979/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Garry Owen, IA:$3,420/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Garry Owen, IA:$3,420/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Garry Owen, IA:$1,979/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Garry Owen

Recent reviews for memory care in Garry Owen

Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA

4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA

5.0
Great facility and staffing. They have a wide variety of rooms for anyone. The staff is caring and go above and beyond to serve their residents. One of the most beautiful retirement facilities I have seen.

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA

4.0
The adjustment was understandably hard, but the great variety of people and activities is wonderful and helped with the transition. Eagle Pointe welcomes and homes a diverse culture - staff and residents, ages, personalities, backgrounds - which allows for a variety of needs and interests to be ...
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Garry Owen review score based on 41 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 17 Garry Owen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Garry Owen 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

Garry Owen review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Garry Owen, IA17 facilities
7.1
Bernard, IA7 facilities
6.1
Zwingle, IA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Garry Owen 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 41 reviews of 17 Garry Owen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Garry Owen 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.
Garry Owen, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Garry Owen memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garry Owen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garry Owen, 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 Garry Owen 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 Garry Owen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garry Owen, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
66.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Garry Owen 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 Garry Owen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garry Owen, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garry Owen 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 Garry Owen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garry Owen, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
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 Garry Owen 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 Garry Owen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garry Owen, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garry Owen 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 Garry Owen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garry Owen, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Garry Owen

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Oak Park Place - Dubuque and Clover Ridge Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Garry Owen, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Garry Owen, Iowa. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Garry Owen, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Garry Owen, 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 Garry Owen, 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 Garry Owen, Iowa ranges from $595 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Garry Owen, Iowa is $3,420. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Garry Owen, Iowa typically starts at $595. 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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