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We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Cost of memory care in Melbourne, IA

The average cost of senior living in Melbourne is $4,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

Melbourne, IA
$4,772/mo
$4,761/mo

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

Melbourne, IA
$4,772/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,772/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,228/mo
Studio
$5,414/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,367/mo

Senior living costs in Melbourne 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: Melbourne, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelbourne, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,772/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,509/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,265/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Melbourne, IA:$4,772/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Melbourne, IA:$4,509/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Melbourne, IA:$3,265/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Melbourne, IA, over time

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

Melbourne, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Melbourne, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Melbourne 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
Melbourne, IA$7,999/mo$6,854/mo+16.7%
Iowa$6,841/mo$6,382/mo+7.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Melbourne, IA
2024 average cost:$7,999/mo
2023 average cost:$6,854/mo
Percent change:+16.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,841/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Melbourne

Recent reviews for memory care in Melbourne

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

5.0
We toured Journey and it is a very high quality place. The meals are all chef prepared and you can order food at anytime of the day so they are not served cafeteria style. They did not have any openings when we needed but I would highly recommend them.

Melbourne review score based on 288 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 288 reviews of 99 Melbourne memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melbourne 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

Melbourne review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Melbourne, IA99 facilities
8.0
Rhodes, IA10 facilities
8.0
State Center, IA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Melbourne 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 288 reviews of 99 Melbourne memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melbourne 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.
Melbourne, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Melbourne memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melbourne memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.5%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melbourne 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 Melbourne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Melbourne 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 Melbourne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melbourne 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 Melbourne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melbourne, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Melbourne

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