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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Selma, IA
If your loved one needs memory care in Selma, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Selma, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Selma incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Selma memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Selma, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfield, Ottumwa and Keosauqua.
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8.0
Review score
2 reviews
I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
Review score
3 reviews
Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
5.7
Review score
24 reviews
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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, 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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Selma, IA
The average cost of senior living in Selma is $4,986 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pulaski, IA with an average of $3,423 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Selma, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Selma, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Selma vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Selma, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Selma
Recent reviews for memory care in Selma
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
5.0
Moved in with my wife in 2016 and I dont think I would have been able to handle her unexpected passing without the help of the staff here and the support of my neighbors. Since my wife has been gone, I have still been able to be cared for and yet maintain my independence. I like that I can jump ...
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Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA
5.0
I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed assurance that they were there whenever she needed something.
Selma memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Selma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Selma, 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 Selma 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 Selma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Selma, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
66.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Selma 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 Selma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Selma, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Selma 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 Selma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Selma, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
28.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Selma 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 Selma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Selma, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Selma 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 Selma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Selma, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania Place, Addington Place of Fairfield and River Valley Place of Ottumwa are the top-rated memory care facilities near Selma, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Selma, Iowa. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Selma, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Selma, 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 Selma, 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 Selma, Iowa ranges from $1400 to $8200. The average Memory Care cost in Selma, Iowa is $4,986. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Selma, Iowa typically starts at $1400. 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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