Page 20 of Best Memory Care in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 memory care providers in IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IA
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Meth Wick Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 76
Rank #98 / 211
No
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
Rank #174 / 224
--
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #51 / 193
-?--
Spurgeon Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Dallas Center
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 76
Rank #139 / 211
No
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 45
Rank #101 / 224
--
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #29 / 193
-?23
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #128 / 193
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Carlisle
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 211
No
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 45
Rank #90 / 224
--
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #38 / 193
-?35
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 6
Rank #161 / 193
Alverno Senior Care Community
MC
NH
Clinton
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 76
Rank #34 / 211
No
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 45
Rank #143 / 224
--
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #76 / 193
-C+--
Madrid Home for the Aging
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Madrid
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 76
Rank #112 / 211
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #79 / 224
--
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #57 / 193
-?19
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #128 / 193
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lake City
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 76
Rank #153 / 211
No
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 45
Rank #86 / 224
--
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #29 / 193
-C---
Emmetsburg Care Center
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Emmetsburg
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 76
Rank #153 / 211
No
63
Facility 63
IA AVG 45
Rank #55 / 224
--
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #25 / 193
-C---
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
MC
AL
NH
SNF
West Bend
130
Facility 130
IA AVG 76
Rank #24 / 211
No
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 45
Rank #122 / 224
--
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #93 / 193
-D--
Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance
MC
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
Cedar Rapids
-No
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 45
Rank #70 / 224
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 16
Rank #91 / 171
-A+---
Home Instead – Cedar Rapids
MC
AL
HC
HOS
Cedar Rapids
-No
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 45
Rank #86 / 224
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 16
Rank #49 / 171
-A+---

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Overview of Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Accura HealthCare of Carlisle provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Carlisle, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care, while memory care offers supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life needs. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of recovery. The community has 80 beds, and its range of care services may make it a good fit for someone whose needs include memory support, comfort focused care, rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby outings independently. Kaylyn Fisher serves as the administrator.

Contact Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Overview of Home Instead – Cedar Rapids

Serving Cedar Rapids and nearby areas, Home Instead offers senior home care assistance that prioritizes enhancing quality of life and independence for retirees, from the comfort of their family home. Personalizing each elderly care plan to meet the specific needs of every individual, Home Instead brings the full-range of daily living support and medical management from retirement homes, to your doorstep.

Family members and seniors alike can rest easy knowing that Home Instead’s brand of dependable personal care and companionship are handled with the utmost respect and compassion, by a duly licensed team. Light housekeeping, meal preparations, errands, and medication reminders, are conducted warmly and professionally. For those struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, Home Instead has got you covered as well.

Contact Home Instead – Cedar Rapids

Spurgeon Manor

1204 Linden Street, Dallas Center, IA 50063-1052
Overview of Spurgeon Manor

Spurgeon Manor offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Dallas Center, Iowa. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. Spurgeon Manor may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may want to remain in one community. The community opened in 1971 and has 55 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Crystal Scroggin serves as the administrator.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover care depending on eligibility and available resources.

Rehabilitation services support therapy within the care setting, while physician, podiatry, laboratory, optometry, and pharmacy services provide access to several health related services through the community. A beauty salon allows residents to arrange hair and grooming services on site. Daily activities include crafts, games, social activities, and spiritual gatherings, giving residents scheduled ways to spend time with others.

Transportation is available for residents. The Walk Score is 47 out of 100, placing the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so transportation can matter for trips beyond the community.

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Overview of Alverno Senior Care Community

Alverno Senior Care Community is a 112-bed nursing facility in Clinton, Iowa, serving the surrounding region with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Owned by Letha Dolph, it takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families then have several routes to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care needs.

The facility strongly emphasizes rehabilitation and short-term care, with on-staff physicians and dedicated therapy services. Daily nursing support averages roughly 4 hours 23 minutes per resident, providing substantial, diligent care alongside clinical oversight. This staffing level supports occupants healing from surgery, hospitalization, or acute health events, plus those needing active skilled nursing. Alverno’s physical setting has practical amenities for daily living: a fitness gym, salon, and dining room. The home maintains 24-hour staffing and personal care services, bolstering residents needing consistent assistance with daily activities. An array of clubs, classes, committees, and social activities encourages residents to engage and connect in the community. The Clinton location scores 35 on the walkability scale, meaning some errands can be done on foot, with most outings requiring a car or ride. The immediate neighborhood is moderately developed, giving the facility access to local services and healthcare providers.

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Overview of Madrid Home for the Aging

Madrid Home for the Aging offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care, including skilled nursing, in Madrid, IA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing brings licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available within the community. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain here rather than move to a different community. The 64 bed home may also suit someone seeking a setting with multiple levels of support. Its Memory Support program is a specifically named service for residents receiving memory care, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery or functional support.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently. Rick Colby serves as the administrator.

Contact Madrid Home for the Aging

Overview of Accura Healthcare of Lake City

Accura Healthcare of Lake City offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lake City, Iowa. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life needs.

Respite care is available for short stays. This can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services support recovery after illness, injury, or hospitalization within the community, so Accura Healthcare of Lake City may be a good fit for a family seeking one setting for rehabilitation, respite care, or ongoing nursing support.

The community has 46 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give residents a room of their own, while the on site beauty salon supports grooming without requiring a trip elsewhere. A life enrichment program provides scheduled programming, and the outdoor patio and courtyard give residents designated outdoor spaces.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 56m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses family funds directly. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident may be able to reach certain destinations without a car.

Contact Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC

Overview of Emmetsburg Care Center

Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg, Iowa, accommodates residents needing assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite options. Assisted living assists with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration while preserving apartment-style living. Memory care units utilize secured environments for individuals prone to wandering, whereas short-term respite stays support primary caregivers requiring temporary time away. Hospice programs focus on comfort for those managing life-limiting conditions.

Operating as a 46-bed facility, the location incorporates dedicated physical rehabilitation programs alongside a specialized Rehab to Home initiative designed to prepare individuals for returning home. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 8 minutes per resident on a daily basis. The campus holds a walk score of 63, situating it near neighborhood areas where select errands can be handled on foot. Accepted payment methods encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Individuals exploring long-term residency or rehabilitation services can contact Emmetsburg Care Center directly to discuss current room openings, schedule a walk-through, or learn about admission requirements.

Contact Emmetsburg Care Center

Overview of West Bend Health and Rehabilitation

West Bend Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in West Bend, IA. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they keep their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to receive a higher level of care without changing communities.

The community has 130 beds, placing it in the mid sized range without indicating a particular level of personal interaction or programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. An on staff doctor and staffing around the clock provide medical and staff coverage throughout the day and night. In house therapy lets a resident receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation to an outside location, and the Stay Active program is available as a named community program.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care or services. A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Someone who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands outside the community.

Contact West Bend Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Right at Home in Home Care & Assistance

Providing award-winning home care service to the Cedar Rapids area, Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance has garnered accolades for its compassionate and comprehensive in-home senior care. Have your peace of mind for the safety and well-being of your elderly loved one, as Right at Home’s team of professionals thoughtfully and warmly provide personalized assistance to meet the needs of each and every senior under their care.

Companion and personal care ensure that daily living activities such as housekeeping, errands, cooking, and routine reminders are handled to the hilt. Those in need of more specialized services such as memory and nursing care, also receive the support they deserve from Right at Home’s experts.

Contact Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance

Overview of Meth Wick Community

Meth Wick Community is a place where life is brimming with vivid and authentic experiences. This not-for-profit community offers a range of senior living options including independent living, Independence Plus, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. The 68-acre wooded campus has been providing care since 1961. This home also places an emphasis on wellness, offering classes to help residents maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health. 

They house bariatric specialty suits to provide additional support for those who need it. Transportation services make it easy to get around, and the 14,000 square foot social hub is the perfect place to gather with friends and neighbors. The social hub features a library, fitness room, doctor’s office, and more. Residents can even join book clubs and bus trips and stay connected with donors and the community’s needs through the Legacy newsletter. Moreover, the facility is equipped with a Wick Endowment Fund to assist residents who have exhausted their resources. They strongly prioritize security and comfort, providing both total independence and total care in one place.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Iowa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Iowa. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Iowa

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?

Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Iowa Medicaid cover memory care?

Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 230 memory care communities in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Iowa?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Iowa, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Iowa?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.