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If your loved one needs memory care in Gladstone, A Place for Mom can help. With 113 memory care facilities in Gladstone, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Gladstone incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gladstone memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gladstone, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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CountryHouse is a very caring and loving facility. The staff are top notch. They all truly care about their residents no matter the level of care. The staff is extremely friendly to the residents and their...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a...
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My mom was a resident here, then moved to a different facility to be able to live with my dad. After dad passed, she moved back here. They were very accommodating and did an excellent job getting her...
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.
Imagine a senior living community that embraces all of the comforts of home, delivers exceptional care and encourages independence for you or your loved ones. The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is a beautiful senior living community nestled in Northeast Cedar Rapids offering Independent, Assisted...
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My husband and I are very pleased with the care our aunt is receiving at Prairie Hills Assisted Living. My aunt is eating well, taking her medication, has gained back some weight, seems happier and is...
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 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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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.
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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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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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.
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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.

Cost of memory care in Gladstone, IA

The average cost of senior living in Gladstone is $4,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Gladstone, IA
$4,566/mo
$4,659/mo
$4,659/mo

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

Gladstone, IA
$4,566/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,566/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,071/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,306/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gladstone over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gladstone

Recent reviews for memory care in Gladstone

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
My mother, [name removed], was a resident at Emery Place until her passing on [date removed]. The care she received was phenomenal. She lived in the Assisted Living apts. & enjoyed everything. She met many wonderful people also living there, and staff members as well. Having someone to come in ...
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Gladstone review score based on 107 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 88 Gladstone memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gladstone 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

Gladstone review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Gladstone, IA88 facilities
7.8
Tama, IA106 facilities
7.8
Toledo, IA107 facilities

Review subcategories for Gladstone 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 107 reviews of 88 Gladstone memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gladstone 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.
Gladstone, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Gladstone memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gladstone memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gladstone 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 Gladstone Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gladstone 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 Gladstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gladstone 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 Gladstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gladstone, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gladstone 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 Gladstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gladstone, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
17%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 113 memory care facilities near Gladstone, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Gladstone, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 113 memory care facilities near you in Gladstone, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone, 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 Gladstone, Iowa ranges from $415 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Gladstone, Iowa is $4,566. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gladstone, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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