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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Donnan, IA
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If your loved one needs memory care in Donnan, A Place for Mom can help. With 83 memory care facilities in Donnan, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Donnan incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Donnan memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Donnan, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Cost of memory care in Donnan, IA
The average cost of senior living in Donnan is $3,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Atkinson, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Donnan, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Donnan, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Donnan, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Donnan
Recent reviews for memory care in Donnan
Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA
4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.
CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA
4.9
I felt that the staff relieved a lot of stress from the first interview. They reassured us that this is what they do, what their staff is trained to do; care for my loved one, in my case in memory care. There was always the question in my mind 'Should I be trying to do this care myself?' I am ...
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Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA
4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall.
The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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Donnan review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 61 Donnan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Donnan 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
Donnan review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Donnan 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 29 reviews of 61 Donnan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Donnan 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.Donnan, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Donnan memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donnan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donnan, 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 Donnan 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 Donnan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Donnan, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Donnan 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 Donnan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Donnan, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Donnan 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 Donnan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donnan, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Donnan 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 Donnan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donnan, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donnan 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 Donnan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donnan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
8.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington Place at Oelwein, CedarStone Senior Living and Harmony Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Donnan, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 83 memory care facilities near Donnan, Iowa. See the full list.
The 83 memory care facilities near you in Donnan, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Donnan, 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 Donnan, 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 Donnan, Iowa ranges from $120 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Donnan, Iowa is $3,857. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Donnan, Iowa typically starts at $120. 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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