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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walford, IA

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Louisa, Worthington Acres and Cedar Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Solon.

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Photo of The Views of Cedar Rapids
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Our loved one has now passed, but they were Wonderful!! They have very caring staff. Never smelled bad. They took really good care of my mom and we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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Cannot rate the meals and dining and value for cost due to lack of knowledge. However the staff is very friendly and helpful with assisting my mother.
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.
Our goal is to create an environment that makes you feel at home! We invite you to continue to share experiences and make new memories, while being part of a community that truly cares. Enjoy your private apartment and let us take care of housekeeping, cooking & laundry. Your friends are...
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Photo of Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids
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Everyone is very helpful and kind. It didn't hurt that it turned out one of the Directors is a childhood friend of ours. Our parents ran around together.
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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Photo of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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Cost of memory care in Walford, IA

The average cost of senior living in Walford is $4,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Luzerne, IA with an average of $4,215 per month.

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

Walford, IA
$4,598/mo
$4,598/mo
$4,640/mo

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

Walford, IA
$4,598/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,598/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,118/mo
Studio
$5,023/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,230/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,568/mo

Senior living costs in Walford 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: Walford, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalford, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,598/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,556/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,088/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Walford, IA:$4,598/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Walford, IA:$4,556/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Walford, IA:$3,088/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Walford, IA, over time

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

Walford, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Walford, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Walford 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
Walford, IA$5,217/mo$5,000/mo+4.3%
Iowa$5,353/mo$5,483/mo-2.4%
National$5,499/mo$5,506/mo-0.1%
Walford, IA
2024 average cost:$5,217/mo
2023 average cost:$5,000/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,353/mo
2023 average cost:$5,483/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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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 Walford

Recent reviews for memory care in Walford

Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
I have been very pleased. My husband had to be in another facility for 9 days before I found Corridor Crossing Place. It was a huge facility, no windows, no outdoor area and cost more, I was very happy that this fit what I had hoped for him. Aspects I most like are the small size with small ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Walford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walford, 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 Walford 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 Walford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walford, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
66.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Walford 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 Walford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walford, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walford 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 Walford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walford, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Walford 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 Walford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walford, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walford 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 Walford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walford, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Walford

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