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Photo of The Villages of Marion Ridge
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My grandpa lived here at Thomas Grove. He started as doing respite every now and then. He met many new faces and decided it was time to move in fully. He lived on the assisted living side for a few years...
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.
The Villages at Marion offer a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Village Place, the Independent Living Facility, provides carefree living and a community of friends. While at Village Ridge, the Assisted Living Facility, you will be able to maintain an independent lifestyle with the individual...
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What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Prairie Hills at Tipton specializes in assisted living and memory care in a warm, home-like community nestled on a hill at the edge of town in Cedar County. Each spacious apartment overlooks beautiful landscapes from every direction. Our expansive property offers walking paths, outdoor...
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The people are very friendly. Communication could be better between the staff and the patient/family. The care is generally good, although they're short-staffed like every place right now, so the wait time...
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.
Photo of Bickford of Iowa City
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I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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It is very cost-effective. They take good care of my mom. They are very involved with her. They have two sized rooms. My mom has the smaller one which is enough room for her, she spends most of her time out...
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.
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
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Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Communication upon move in could be improved a bit and they told us we would have a follow up care mtg after 1 month and that hasn't happened. BUT, my parents are happy...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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
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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.
Photo of Woodland Park Assisted Living
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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, 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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Photo of Penn Center
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.
Photo of Crestridge Inc
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
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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.
Photo of Mechanicsville Nursing and Rhb
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.
Photo of Hillcrest Family Services, RCF
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.
Photo of The Rose of Dubuque
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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
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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Cherry Ridge and Hallmark Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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 Dales Ford, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dales Ford is $4,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hopkinton, IA with an average of $3,063 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dales Ford, IA vs. nearby cities

Dales Ford, IA
$4,223/mo
$3,475/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dales Ford, IA vs. the state and national average

Dales Ford, IA
$4,223/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dales Ford vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,223/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dales Ford, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,589/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,194/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dales Ford over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dales Ford

Recent reviews for memory care in Dales Ford

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Prairie Hills at Tipton

4.4
What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others.

Dales Ford review score based on 118 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 96 Dales Ford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dales Ford 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

Dales Ford review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dales Ford, IA96 facilities
7.8
Monticello, IA112 facilities
8.1
Cascade, IA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Dales Ford 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 118 reviews of 96 Dales Ford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dales Ford 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.
Dales Ford, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Dales Ford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dales Ford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dales Ford, 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 Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dales Ford, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
26%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dales Ford 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 Dales Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stirlingshire of Coralville, Sienna Crest - Platteville and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dales Ford, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 96 memory care facilities near Dales Ford, Iowa. See the full list.

The 96 memory care facilities near you in Dales Ford, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dales Ford, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dales Ford, Iowa, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dales Ford, Iowa ranges from $595 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Dales Ford, Iowa is $4,223. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dales Ford, Iowa typically starts at $595. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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