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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Irwin, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Irwin, A Place for Mom can help. With 48 memory care facilities in Irwin, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Walnut, Exira and Elk Horn.
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Photo of Griswold Assisted Living
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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
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.
Photo of Willow Dale Wellness Village Care Center
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 CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village 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...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Ever Greene Ridge
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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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.
“Great Friends, Great times and a Great Place to Call Home” More than a motto for Bethany Heights, this is our goal for every resident. If you are searching for a home for your loved one where they can live independently in a safe, friendly atmosphere, look no further! At Bethany Heights, we...
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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 Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.

Cost of memory care in Irwin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Irwin is $3,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buck Grove, IA with an average of $3,654 per month.

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

Irwin, IA
$3,842/mo
$3,887/mo
$3,998/mo

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

Irwin, IA
$3,842/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,842/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,273/mo
Studio
$4,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,412/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,151/mo

Senior living costs in Irwin 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: Irwin, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIrwin, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$3,842/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,842/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,887/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Irwin, IA:$3,842/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Irwin, IA:$3,842/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Irwin, IA:$2,887/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Irwin, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Irwin 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.

Irwin, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Irwin, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Irwin 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
Irwin, IA$5,374/mo$6,933/mo-22.5%
Iowa$6,136/mo$5,748/mo+6.8%
National$5,984/mo$5,809/mo+3.0%
Irwin, IA
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$6,933/mo
Percent change:-22.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,136/mo
2023 average cost:$5,748/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,984/mo
2023 average cost:$5,809/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Irwin

Recent reviews for memory care in Irwin

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Irwin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irwin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irwin, 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 Irwin 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 Irwin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Irwin, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Irwin 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 Irwin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Irwin, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Irwin 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 Irwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Irwin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Irwin 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 Irwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irwin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irwin 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 Irwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irwin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Irwin

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Hansen House, Hansen House Harlan and Amelia Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Irwin, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 48 memory care facilities near Irwin, Iowa. See the full list.
The 48 memory care facilities near you in Irwin, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Irwin, 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 Irwin, 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 Irwin, Iowa ranges from $710 to $8525. The average Memory Care cost in Irwin, Iowa is $3,842. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Irwin, Iowa typically starts at $710. 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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