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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hamilton County, IA
If your loved one needs memory care in Hamilton County, A Place for Mom can help. With 19 memory care facilities in Hamilton County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Hamilton County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Hamilton County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Hamilton County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ontario.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa Falls, Blairsburg and Clarion.
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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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 Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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.
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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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.
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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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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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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.
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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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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Cost of memory care in Hamilton County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Hamilton County is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, IA with an average of $2,842 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hamilton County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hamilton County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hamilton County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Hamilton County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Hamilton County
Recent reviews for memory care in Hamilton County
Northridge Village in Ames, IA
5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Bickford of Ames
4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
Hamilton County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamilton County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County 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
35.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hamilton County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
75.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamilton County, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
50.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
55.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
62%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bickford of Ames, Crestview Apartments and Southfield Wellness Community and Southfield Ct are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hamilton County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 19 memory care facilities near Hamilton County, Iowa. See the full list.
The 19 memory care facilities near you in Hamilton County, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County, Iowa ranges from $560 to $39002. The average Memory Care cost in Hamilton County, Iowa is $4,140. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hamilton County, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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