Page 18 of Best Memory Care in Iowa

Legacy of the Meadows offers assisted living and memory care in DeWitt, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while supporting a resident’s independence, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Gayle Holquist serves as the administrator, and Legacy of the Meadows may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s who needs supervised memory care.

Keystone Senior Suites offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Keystone, IA. In assisted living, residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

There are 24 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. One-bedroom housing gives residents a single-bedroom living arrangement, and pets are allowed for those who want to keep a pet with them. Tracy Burns serves as the administrator, and the combination of care levels allows a resident whose needs grow to move within the same community. Keystone Senior Suites may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community and may need a different level of care over time.

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community

Opened in 2008, Primrose Retirement Community provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Council Bluffs, IA. Nursing services are available, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents receive continuous support as needed. The community also accommodates temporary stays to give their primary caregiver time to recover. Moreover, specialized care is provided for those living with memory-related conditions.

Administered by Hannah Phillips, the community can accommodate up to 64 older adults, with monthly starting prices of $4,495 for independent living, $4,815 for assisted living, and $4,510 for Townhome Villas. Notably, the Townhome Villas rate identifies a separate housing option, while the other two rates correspond to named care types. Occupancy is currently at 51.6%.

Residents may bring pets, while a beauty salon allows them to arrange grooming on-site. A chapel and religious services also provide a place for worship. Moreover, restaurant-style dining gives residents a structured setting for daily meals. Scheduled transportation can also support trips arranged through the community.

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$4,815/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Overview of Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing care and respite care in Perry, IA. Independent living provides community services without daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports short stays when a family caregiver needs time away or is recovering.

As a continuing care retirement community with multiple care levels, the campus may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may need a different level of care within the same community. The home has 77 beds, and Tanya Swank serves as its administrator. Rehabilitative therapy is available through the campus, giving residents access to therapy services without leaving the community. Meals on Wheels is also a specific program here.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Overview of Whispering Willow Al

Whispering Willow Al offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fredericksburg, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the community offers multiple care settings without requiring a move elsewhere. With 52 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents have the opportunity to get to know one another. Storm Freese serves as the administrator.

Residents have access to table service dining, a salon and spa, secure private outdoor space, and a gated patio, so meals, personal care, and time outside can all take place within the community. Group games, fitness classes, and the Live2B Healthy wellness program provide scheduled activities, and rehabilitation services are available as well. The area has a Walk Score of 47, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 71 bed nursing home in Mason City, Iowa, offering hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give residents a temporary setting for recovery while they receive therapy. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident each day, representing that amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. An outdoor walking trail provides a place to walk outside on the property.

The area has an 85 out of 100 Walk Score, placing it in the very walkable range, where most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public payment options or the ability to fund care directly. Claire N. serves as the director, and the center may be a good fit for a resident who needs supervised memory support or short term rehabilitation, or for a family caregiver needing temporary care.

Serving Marshalltown, Iowa for 29 years, Bickford of Marshalltown is an assisted living community offering personal care and memory care. It also features studio and one-bedroom apartments in a two-story setting. Moreover, its location on Newcastle Road has a Walk Score of 59, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.

Salon and transportation services support residents’ daily comfort and convenience. It also offers a Montessori-based memory care program with structured, personalized activities for individuals living with cognitive decline. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

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Starting Price $105/Day Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Silvercrest Garner Senior Living provides exceptional memory care and assisted living services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be one of the top-ranked assisted living homes in the city. 

Silvercrest boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. 

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Starting Price $3,650/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Westview of Indianola Care Center in Indianola, IA, provides nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and the range of care may suit someone whose needs change from short term support to ongoing nursing or end of life care.

Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay, with care focused on helping them regain function. The community has 71 beds.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. These payment options matter because coverage can differ depending on whether the need is temporary, ongoing, or related to end of life care.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, IA, is a non-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that offers independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a nurturing, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably during their stay. Light housekeeping, nutritious meals, and medication management are among the excellent services provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care to recover and return to their routines with ease through personalized care plans.

Strength exercises, social events, and various recreational activities ensure residents can make friends and have fun. Safe trails, accessible common areas, and a garden also provide residents with more opportunities for recreation and wellness. Located near the Fort Museum and Frontier Village and bus stops along Kenyon Road, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This CCRC has a wide range of care options and a clean setting, making it a great choice for senior living in Iowa.