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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Howardville, IA

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

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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationOakwood 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 care...
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Staff has been helpful and courteous to me. Mom has been happy about her dealings with them .
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.
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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, 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.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Howardville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Howardville is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stacyville, IA with an average of $3,790 per month.

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

Howardville, IA
$3,965/mo
$4,826/mo
$3,843/mo

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

Howardville, IA
$3,965/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,965/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,175/mo
Studio
$4,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,743/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Howardville over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Howardville

Recent reviews for memory care in Howardville

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Howardville review score based on 42 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 75 Howardville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howardville 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

Howardville review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Howardville, IA75 facilities
7.0
Orchard, IA8 facilities
7.0
Floyd, IA101 facilities

Review subcategories for Howardville 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 42 reviews of 75 Howardville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Howardville 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.
Howardville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Howardville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howardville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howardville, 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 Howardville 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 Howardville 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
26.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Howardville 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 Howardville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howardville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howardville 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 Howardville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howardville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Howardville 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 Howardville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howardville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
16%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howardville 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 Howardville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howardville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

CedarStone Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Howardville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 99 memory care facilities near Howardville, Iowa. See the full list.

The 99 memory care facilities near you in Howardville, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Howardville, 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 Howardville, 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 Howardville, Iowa ranges from $120 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Howardville, Iowa is $3,965. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Howardville, 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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