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

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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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Windsor Manor staff feel like family. They get to know you on a personal level. They go above and beyond the expected, always. I would highly recommend them to others looking to place a loved one. Her time...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming courtyard...
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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[name removed] has made my sisters stay warm and caring. I would recommend to others.
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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Extremely pleased with the care Mom is receiving. [name removed] worked with us for over one year as we mulled over the right time to place Mom in their care. She was patient, kind, and helpful. During a...
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.
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, Independent 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.
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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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
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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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
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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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Zearing, IA

The average cost of senior living in Zearing is $4,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clemons, IA with an average of $4,466 per month.

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

Zearing, IA
$4,812/mo

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

Zearing, IA
$4,812/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,812/mo

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

Studio
$5,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Zearing 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: Zearing, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZearing, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,812/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,729/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,563/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Zearing, IA:$4,812/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Zearing, IA:$4,729/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Zearing, IA:$3,563/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Zearing, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Zearing 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
Zearing, IA$7,352/mo$6,290/mo+16.9%
Iowa$5,084/mo$5,127/mo-0.8%
National$5,538/mo$5,474/mo+1.2%
Zearing, IA
2024 average cost:$7,352/mo
2023 average cost:$6,290/mo
Percent change:+16.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,084/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,538/mo
2023 average cost:$5,474/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Zearing

Recent reviews for memory care in Zearing

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Independence Village of Ames

4.3
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.

Windsor Manor Nevada

5.0
They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.

Zearing review score based on 27 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 16 Zearing memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zearing 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

Zearing review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Zearing, IA16 facilities
8.2
McCallsburg, IA13 facilities
8.0
St. Anthony, IA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Zearing 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 27 reviews of 16 Zearing memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Zearing 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.
Zearing, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
2.2
3.8
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Zearing memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zearing memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zearing, 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 Zearing 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 Zearing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zearing 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 Zearing Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zearing 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 Zearing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Zearing 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 Zearing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zearing 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 Zearing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zearing, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Zearing

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