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If your loved one needs memory care in Westgate, A Place for Mom can help. With 90 memory care facilities in Westgate, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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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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.
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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, 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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Westgate, IA

The average cost of senior living in Westgate is $3,891 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waucoma, IA with an average of $3,202 per month.

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

Westgate, IA
$3,891/mo
$3,742/mo
$3,631/mo

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

Westgate, IA
$3,891/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,891/mo

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

Studio
$5,087/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,044/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Senior living costs in Westgate 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: Westgate, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestgate, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$3,891/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,891/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,293/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Westgate, IA:$3,891/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Westgate, IA:$3,891/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Westgate, IA:$3,293/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Westgate, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Westgate 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
Westgate, IA$8,161/mo$7,065/mo+15.5%
Iowa$5,544/mo$5,344/mo+3.7%
National$5,498/mo$5,506/mo-0.2%
Westgate, IA
2024 average cost:$8,161/mo
2023 average cost:$7,065/mo
Percent change:+15.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,544/mo
2023 average cost:$5,344/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,498/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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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 Westgate

Recent reviews for memory care in Westgate

Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA

4.9
I felt that the staff relieved a lot of stress from the first interview. They reassured us that this is what they do, what their staff is trained to do; care for my loved one, in my case in memory care. There was always the question in my mind 'Should I be trying to do this care myself?' I am ...
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Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA

4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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Westgate review score based on 29 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 66 Westgate memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Westgate 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

Westgate review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Westgate, IA66 facilities
7.2
Maynard, IA10 facilities
7.2
Sumner, IA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Westgate 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 29 reviews of 66 Westgate memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Westgate 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.
Westgate, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Westgate memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westgate memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westgate, 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 Westgate 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 Westgate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Westgate, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Westgate 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 Westgate Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Westgate, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westgate 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 Westgate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westgate, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Westgate 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 Westgate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westgate, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westgate 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 Westgate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westgate, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Westgate

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