About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Laurel, IA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If your loved one needs memory care in Laurel, A Place for Mom can help. With 102 memory care facilities in Laurel, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newton, Haven and Marshalltown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Newton, Haven and Marshalltown.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 102
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Independence Village of Pella, Woodlands Creek Senior Living and Meadowview of Johnston
zipAverageCost: $7,061

totalResults: 102

Laurel Memory Care Facilities | 13 Reviews

Showing 102 communities
Last Updated: 8/27/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Ridgeway Place
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Laurel, IA

The average cost of senior living in Laurel is $7,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, IA with an average of $6,664 per month.

Memory care costs in Laurel, IA, vs. state and national averages

Laurel, IA
$7,061/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Laurel, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,061/mo

Memory care costs in Laurel, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,185/mo

Senior living costs in Laurel vs. state and 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 destination: Laurel, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaurel, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,646/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,598/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Laurel, IA:$7,061/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Laurel, IA:$5,646/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Laurel, IA:$3,598/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Laurel

Recent reviews for memory care in Laurel

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

Independence Village of Ankeny

5.0
What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in ...
Read more

Laurel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laurel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laurel, 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 Laurel 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 Laurel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Laurel, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.8%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.1%
65%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Laurel 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 Laurel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Laurel, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.7%
23.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laurel 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 Laurel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laurel, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Laurel 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 Laurel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laurel, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
19.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Laurel 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 Laurel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laurel, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.4%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
45.4%
41%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
39.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Laurel

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 Laurel protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top