Page 17 of Best Memory Care in Iowa

West Point Care Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in West Point, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The center has 46 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, support a temporary recovery stay after an illness, injury, or hospital visit. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time or a family caregiver who needs short term support.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for covered or privately funded care, and Hattie Boyer serves as the administrator. A salon and beauty or barber service allow residents to receive grooming services within the community, while therapeutic recreation provides structured activities and home cooked meals and snacks are provided on site. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Whispering Creek is a premier senior living community in Sioux City, Iowa, offering a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, all set in an elegant environment. The dedicated staff at Whispering Creek assists residents with daily living activities, allowing them to focus on their personal lives. With specialized knowledge in memory care services and therapies, the staff ensures residents’ needs are well met. 

Round-the-clock care is available to provide comfort and assistance, and the community boasts comfortable living spaces and a range of amenities. From a fitness center and outdoor courtyard to a spacious, naturally lit sitting area and dining room, there are plenty of convenient and recreational areas for residents to enjoy. Beyond physical well-being, the staff also takes care of intellectual, social, and emotional needs by organizing engaging group activities, fostering an active and vibrant community. Located conveniently close to neighborhood businesses and attractions, residents can easily run errands and attend personal appointments. Their thoughtfully designed campus provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring residents feel right at home.

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Starting Price $3,600/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Copperwood at Prairie Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 182 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Multiple care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 36, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them. Dylan Dyer serves as the administrator.

Overview of The Village of Ackley

The Village of Ackley operates a multi-level senior living community in Ackley, Iowa. Housing options span independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing, allowing residents to transition between levels of care as their medical needs evolve. Additional programs feature adult day care, short-term respite stays, and physical rehabilitation services.

Established in 1936, the 38-bed location provides a small-scale residential environment managed by administrator Scott Kramer. Daily staffing logs show an average of 4 hours and 18 minutes of direct nursing care delivered per resident. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Located in an area with a 44 walk score, routine errands outside the campus require arranged transportation.

Prospective families exploring flexible residential arrangements or daytime support services can contact The Village of Ackley to evaluate current openings, discuss funding models, or take a tour of the campus.

Overview of Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa, offers a continuum of senior care that spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations paired with community amenities, whereas assisted living assists residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Supervised, secured spaces are designated for memory care, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief.

Led by administrator Brenda Graham, the 42-bed community delivers an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Short-term rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing services aid in post-illness or post-hospital recovery. Dining services feature made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with alternative options for resident preferences, alongside access to outdoor gathering areas.

Older adults looking for flexible senior living arrangements or recovery options can reach out to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison to check current room availability, discuss financial plans, or schedule a campus tour. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Overview of Wellington Place

Wellington Place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Decorah, IA. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels does not require leaving the community. The campus also provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Wellington Place has 68 beds, and Mary Miller serves as the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 4h 36m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Overview of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp)

Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Council Bluffs, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Chef prepared meals are provided, and the beauty salon and barber shop let residents take care of grooming within the community. Residents can join exercise classes, Bible studies, music, crafts, and game nights, while rehabilitation services are also available. Mike Steinkruger serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Kane Township neighborhood.

Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Urbandale, IA. The community has 120 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels in one community, Edencrest at Timberline may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Transportation options and outings give residents ways to participate in activities beyond their apartment, while outdoor gardens and patios provide outdoor areas on the property. A fitness center, health classes, salon, and spa room support exercise, learning, grooming, and spa services without requiring residents to leave for those activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Counasse serves as the administrator.

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$2,900/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm

Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Davenport, IA that also offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels may not require leaving the community. Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm has 112 beds and opened in 2012. Accommodations include private rooms, semi-private suites, one bedroom apartments, and studio apartments.

Residents can use two courtyards for walking and socializing, along with a pub, bistro, gift shop, and common living areas. Scheduled outings provide planned opportunities to participate in activities away from the residence, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy, and daily mass is available in the chapel. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; total nurse staffing is 4h 2m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident, and Kimberly Hufsey serves as the administrator.

Addington Place of Des Moines offers assisted living and memory care in Des Moines, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community, which can avoid another move. Addington Place of Des Moines may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or assistance with daily tasks. The community has 54 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. Heather Johnson serves as the administrator.