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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in St Charles, IA

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

Alzheimer’s care in St Charles incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. St Charles memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in St Charles, 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 Des Moines, West Des Moines and Urbandale.

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1. My mother is very happy at Holland Farms and getting excellent care 2. Holland Farms is exceptionally clean. No odors. I have never noticed an area that isn't kept clean 3. Right away we were greeted by...
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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They allowed a cat in Memory Care. That was very important to our loved one. Not all places allow a pet. Not sure if they accept Medicaid. Not an issue for us, but I went through this same process with other...
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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Staff is great for the most part. Activities are targeted to older patients. Food - I cooked 98% of our meals. Most meals were similar to school like meals in with a lot of pork. Never had any fresh veggies...
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.
Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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.
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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Cost of memory care in St Charles, IA

The average cost of senior living in St Charles is $4,714 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,101 per month.

Memory care costs in St Charles, IA, vs. nearby cities

St Charles, IA
$4,714/mo
$4,633/mo
$4,370/mo

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

St Charles, IA
$4,714/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,714/mo

Memory care costs in St Charles, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,026/mo

Senior living costs in St Charles 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: St Charles, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Charles, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,714/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,693/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,765/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
St Charles, IA:$4,714/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
St Charles, IA:$4,693/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
St Charles, IA:$2,765/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in St Charles, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in St Charles 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
St Charles, IA$5,300/mo$6,895/mo-23.1%
Iowa$5,204/mo$5,483/mo-5.1%
National$5,531/mo$5,506/mo+0.5%
St Charles, IA
2024 average cost:$5,300/mo
2023 average cost:$6,895/mo
Percent change:-23.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,204/mo
2023 average cost:$5,483/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,531/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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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 St Charles

Recent reviews for memory care in St Charles

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!

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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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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St Charles memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles, 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 St Charles 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 St Charles that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Charles, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
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
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Charles 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 St Charles Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Charles, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Charles 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 St Charles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles 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 St Charles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Charles, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles 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 St Charles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Charles, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in St Charles

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