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Alzheimer’s care in Lake Mills incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lake Mills memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lake Mills, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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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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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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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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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SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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.
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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 OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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
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
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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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
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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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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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.
Cost of memory care in Lake Mills, IA
The average cost of senior living in Lake Mills is $3,698 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woden, IA with an average of $3,367 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Lake Mills
Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Mills
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.
Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Timberdale Trace in Owatonna, MN
5.0
The staff and administration at Timberdale really care. They work extremely hard and are dedicated. They respond to concerns and do their best to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. It's a huge job, but they're doing it.
Lake Mills review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 61 Lake Mills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lake Mills 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
Lake Mills review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Mills 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.Lake Mills, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.4
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Lake Mills memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Mills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Mills, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Mills, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Mills, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Mills, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Mills, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
13.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedars of Austin, Homestead of Mason City and Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake Mills, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 80 memory care facilities near Lake Mills, Iowa. See the full list.
The 80 memory care facilities near you in Lake Mills, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills, Iowa ranges from $804 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Lake Mills, Iowa is $3,698. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lake Mills, Iowa typically starts at $804. 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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