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If your loved one needs memory care in Kennedy, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Kennedy, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Drake, Waveland Park and Beaverdale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Des Moines, Urbandale and Johnston.

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Photo of Independence Village of Waukee
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Overall a very good experience. Staff and residents are friendly and staff is always willing to help. Staff is fun and caring, some of my favorite people ever!
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.
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...
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Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great...
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.
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The staff is skilled and really care for their residents. They have loving hearts. The whole facilities management is right there beside there workers and are always available for family with any questions...
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.
The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...
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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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 Waukee Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Kennedy, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kennedy is $4,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,683 per month.

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

Kennedy, IA
$4,723/mo
$4,645/mo
$4,695/mo

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

Kennedy, IA
$4,723/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,723/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,524/mo
Studio
$5,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,577/mo

Senior living costs in Kennedy 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: Kennedy, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKennedy, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,723/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,723/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,553/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Kennedy, IA:$4,723/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kennedy, IA:$4,723/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Kennedy, IA:$3,553/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Kennedy, IA, over time

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

Kennedy, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kennedy, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kennedy 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
Kennedy, IA$6,384/mo$6,578/mo-2.9%
Iowa$5,483/mo$5,344/mo+2.6%
National$5,506/mo$5,445/mo+1.1%
Kennedy, IA
2024 average cost:$6,384/mo
2023 average cost:$6,578/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,483/mo
2023 average cost:$5,344/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,506/mo
2023 average cost:$5,445/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kennedy

Recent reviews for memory care in Kennedy

Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

4.7
There are activities that are still going on outside for the residents. They have had musicians, balloon artists come in, along with other activities performing outside of the community. I would recommend this community to friends. We are able to have window visits. My loved one ...
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA

5.0
My loved one had been at this facility for quite a while, and they did an excellent job looking after her. The care they provided here was very good, and the staff were all friendly and professional. The care provided here was a bit more than what she ended up needing and so we looked into other ...
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Kennedy review score based on 33 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 10 Kennedy memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kennedy 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

Kennedy review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Kennedy, IA10 facilities
8.6
Redfield, IA18 facilities
9.0
Adel, IA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Kennedy 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 33 reviews of 10 Kennedy memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kennedy 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.
Kennedy, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Kennedy memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennedy memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennedy, 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 Kennedy 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 Kennedy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kennedy, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kennedy 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 Kennedy Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kennedy, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kennedy 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 Kennedy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennedy, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennedy 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 Kennedy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennedy, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennedy 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 Kennedy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennedy, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Kennedy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Waukee, Edencrest at Kettlestone and Lakeside Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kennedy, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Kennedy, Iowa. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Kennedy, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, Iowa ranges from $100 to $39002. The average Memory Care cost in Kennedy, Iowa is $4,723. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kennedy, Iowa typically starts at $100. 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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