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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hartwick, IA

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iowa is $6,921, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Hartwick area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Windsor Manor Grinnell
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When it became necessary to move my mom into assisted living. I was in tears at the prospect of having to do everything by myself. [name removed] the administrator at Windsor Manor saved my life that day....
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.
Windsor Manor is a 40 unit apartment complex with 20 assisted living apartments,10 unit secure closer care hallway, and 10 unit memory care cluster offering studio, one and two bedroom apartments, each with a private bath and kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services are available...
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I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The facility is beautiful and staff was great!
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 understand that a well-rounded community helps people feel a sense of belonging and maintain overall wellness and independence while offering peace of mind as we age. That is the value of choosing Birkwood Village.Imagine as you age, despite changing needs, having the opportunity to continue...
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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.
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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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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
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Hartwick, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $6,921 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Hartwick

Recent reviews for memory care in Hartwick

Windsor Manor Grinnell

4.5
My Husband and I were VERY impressed with the over all tour of Windsor Manor in Grinnell Iowa. When we took My Mother for her visit it was truly a wonderful experience for HER and us. Mom's comment was "I'm NOT going to MOVE from my present apartment. I'm happy here, and like it." SHE was ...
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Hartwick review score based on 394 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 394 reviews of 17 Hartwick memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hartwick 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

Hartwick review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Hartwick, IA17 facilities
9.7
Oskaloosa, IA1 facilities
8.7
Williamsburg, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Hartwick 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 394 reviews of 17 Hartwick memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hartwick 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.
Hartwick, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.5
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Hartwick memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartwick memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartwick, 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 Hartwick 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 Hartwick that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hartwick, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.1%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.3%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.3%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hartwick 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 Hartwick Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hartwick, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.1%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.8%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hartwick 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 Hartwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hartwick, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hartwick 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 Hartwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hartwick, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hartwick 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 Hartwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hartwick, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.6%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.8%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Hartwick

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Hartwick protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Windsor Manor Grinnell, Birkwood Village and Keystone Nurse Care Ctr are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hartwick, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Hartwick, Iowa. See the full list.
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The 11 memory care facilities near you in Hartwick, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hartwick, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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