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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sutherland, IA

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spencer, Cherokee and Sheldon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Spencer, Cherokee and Sheldon.

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Wonderful, caring, professional staff willing to go the extra mile to make their residents comfortable and safe. I would recommend to others.
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.
Beautiful Living 'Where Life Is Blooming!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at The Gardens. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or domino game, bake pies in the Country Kitchen,...
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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
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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
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Sutherland, IA

The average cost of senior living in Sutherland is $6,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peterson, IA with an average of $6,172 per month.

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

Sutherland, IA
$6,172/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,172/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,801/mo
Studio
$6,289/mo

Senior living costs in Sutherland 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: Sutherland, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSutherland, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,172/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,893/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,619/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Sutherland, IA:$6,172/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Sutherland, IA:$4,893/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Sutherland, IA:$2,619/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Sutherland

Recent reviews for memory care in Sutherland

The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Setting up a tour and a meeting to ask questions is a good starting place. We found the entire staff to be helpful and kind, they bent over backwards to meet needs. They helped my Dad feel safe and cared for, while also being supportive of his needs.

Sutherland review score based on 1 family reviews

10.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 1 reviews of 1 Sutherland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sutherland 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

Sutherland review score compared against nearby cities

10.0
Sutherland, IA1 facilities
9.1
Cherokee, IA0 facilities
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Calumet, IA76 facilities

Sutherland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sutherland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sutherland, 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 Sutherland 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 Sutherland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sutherland, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.7%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.7%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sutherland 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 Sutherland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sutherland, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.3%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sutherland 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 Sutherland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sutherland, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sutherland 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 Sutherland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sutherland, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sutherland 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 Sutherland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sutherland, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.4%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Sutherland

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Cherokee, Sutherland Care Ctr and Community Memorial Health Ctr are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sutherland, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Sutherland, Iowa. See the full list.
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The 8 memory care facilities near you in Sutherland, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sutherland, 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 Sutherland, 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 Sutherland, Iowa ranges from $3250 to $11790. The average Memory Care cost in Sutherland, Iowa is $6,172. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sutherland, Iowa typically starts at $3250. 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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