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

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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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My husband and I are very pleased with the care our aunt is receiving at Prairie Hills Assisted Living. My aunt is eating well, taking her medication, has gained back some weight, seems happier and 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.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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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.
The Villages at Marion offer a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Village Place, the Independent Living Facility, provides carefree living and a community of friends. While at Village Ridge, the Assisted Living Facility, you will be able to maintain an independent lifestyle with the individual...
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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Nursing staff is very good with her. She seems to be continent with her surroundings. The place is always in great order. They are willing to help her with her room and her bathing. Staff is always...
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.
Community HighlightsParkview Manor provides exceptional services with one purpose in mind – to provide a great place to call home. We support those who need minimal to moderate help with daily activities and serve residents with quality care. We even cater to families who need respite care for a...
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I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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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
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Gladstone, IA

The average cost of senior living in Gladstone is $4,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Gladstone, IA
$4,566/mo
$4,659/mo
$4,659/mo

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

Gladstone, IA
$4,566/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,566/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,071/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,306/mo

Senior living costs in Gladstone 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: Gladstone, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGladstone, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,566/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,523/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,307/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gladstone, IA:$4,566/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gladstone, IA:$4,523/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gladstone, IA:$3,307/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gladstone, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gladstone 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 median 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
Gladstone, IA$5,596/mo$5,747/mo-2.6%
Iowa$6,582/mo$5,863/mo+12.3%
National$6,308/mo$5,864/mo+7.6%
Gladstone, IA
2024 average cost:$5,596/mo
2023 average cost:$5,747/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,582/mo
2023 average cost:$5,863/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Gladstone

Recent reviews for memory care in Gladstone

Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Gladstone review score based on 110 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 110 reviews of 88 Gladstone memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gladstone 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

Gladstone review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Gladstone, IA88 facilities
7.8
Tama, IA104 facilities
7.8
Toledo, IA105 facilities

Review subcategories for Gladstone 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 110 reviews of 88 Gladstone memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gladstone 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.
Gladstone, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Gladstone memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gladstone memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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
35.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gladstone 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 Gladstone Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gladstone 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 Gladstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gladstone 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 Gladstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gladstone 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 Gladstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gladstone, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
17%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gladstone

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gladstone, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 111 memory care facilities near Gladstone, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Gladstone, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 111 memory care facilities near you in Gladstone, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone, 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 Gladstone, Iowa ranges from $415 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Gladstone, Iowa is $4,566. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gladstone, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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