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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Moingona, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Moingona, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Moingona, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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We visited 9 facilities before choosing Cedars Assisted Living for our relative with Alzheimer's. We were influenced by the cost, the staff, the availability of higher level of care if the need arose. The...
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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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The staff and tenants at Spring Valley are so welcoming and friendly. There is always something going on. We enjoyed our experience greatly. There is Happy Hour every Friday with live entertainment! The...
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.
Spring Valley Campus Assisted LivingAssisted living at is finest! Enjoy beautiful living quarters, excellent dining options, a variety of activities, outdoor patio, and more. Truly relax and live worry free at Spring Valley assisted living campus - conveniently connected to Dallas County Hospital...
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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 Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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Finding a home for a senior loved one is never an easy choice. It certainly wasn’t for us! When a fall and surgery dictated a move out of assisted living and into a long-term facility, we had some agonizing...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Innovative, Personalized, and Christ-Centered - Perry Lutheran HomePerry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa is Your Christian, Caring Community offering a Continuum of Care for your loved one to meet their changing needs. Perry Lutheran Home offers education and expertise, home care, assisted living,...
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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, 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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Moingona, IA

The average cost of senior living in Moingona is $4,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, IA with an average of $3,815 per month.

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

Moingona, IA
$4,538/mo
$4,996/mo
$4,591/mo

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

Moingona, IA
$4,538/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,538/mo

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

Semi-Private
$9,360/mo
Studio
$5,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,084/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,307/mo

Senior living costs in Moingona 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: Moingona, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMoingona, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,538/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,538/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,142/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Moingona, IA:$4,538/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Moingona, IA:$4,538/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Moingona, IA:$3,142/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Moingona, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Moingona 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
Moingona, IA$7,661/mo$6,290/mo+21.8%
Iowa$5,103/mo$5,127/mo-0.5%
National$5,509/mo$5,474/mo+0.6%
Moingona, IA
2024 average cost:$7,661/mo
2023 average cost:$6,290/mo
Percent change:+21.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,103/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,509/mo
2023 average cost:$5,474/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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 Moingona

Recent reviews for memory care in Moingona

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.

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.

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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Moingona review score based on 26 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 8 Moingona memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Moingona 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

Moingona review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Moingona, IA8 facilities
8.2
Boone, IA9 facilities
8.5
Ogden, IA113 facilities

Review subcategories for Moingona 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 26 reviews of 8 Moingona memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Moingona 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.
Moingona, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.8
Value for cost*
2.3
3.8
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Moingona memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Moingona memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Moingona, 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 Moingona 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 Moingona 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
75%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Moingona 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 Moingona Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Moingona, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Moingona 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 Moingona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Moingona, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Moingona 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 Moingona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Moingona, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
75%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Moingona 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 Moingona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Moingona, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Moingona

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