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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Luzerne, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Luzerne, A Place for Mom can help. With 22 memory care facilities in Luzerne, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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The staff us very attentive. They have been very helpful. I have seen the daily activities calendar but my mom doesn't participate. Her room is small but big enough for a twin bed and a recliner. Big enough...
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 Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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Everyone is very helpful and kind. It didn't hurt that it turned out one of the Directors is a childhood friend of ours. Our parents ran around together.
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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WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom...
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 an assisted-living community offering everything today's seniors need to help them continue to explore and enjoy life in a safe environment where all their needs are met. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere of respect, comfort and grace, where quality of life is of the...
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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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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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 Luzerne, IA

The average cost of senior living in Luzerne is $6,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, IA with an average of $6,345 per month.

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

Luzerne, IA
$6,795/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,795/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$7,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,465/mo

Senior living costs in Luzerne 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: Luzerne, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLuzerne, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,795/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,412/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,608/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Luzerne, IA:$6,795/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Luzerne, IA:$5,412/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Luzerne, IA:$3,608/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Luzerne, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Luzerne and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Luzerne, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Luzerne have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Luzerne, IA$6,612/mo$6,255/mo+5.7%
Iowa$6,390/mo$5,949/mo+7.4%
National$6,412/mo$6,012/mo+6.7%
Luzerne, IA
2024 average cost:$6,612/mo
2023 average cost:$6,255/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,390/mo
2023 average cost:$5,949/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,412/mo
2023 average cost:$6,012/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Luzerne

Recent reviews for memory care in Luzerne

Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom participates in heavily. Mom is an avid reader and WM has a nice library on site. The ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
Our assisted living has outstanding activities programs and wonderful meals and nursing and housekeeping services. Also I like the way residents are consulted, how programs are carried out in resident council.

Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids

4.8
Nothing specific, our experience was great and I have no real complaints. Everything so far has been wonderful. I absolutely recommend Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids to others.

Luzerne review score based on 394 family reviews

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

Luzerne review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Luzerne, IA17 facilities
8.7
Cedar Rapids, IA17 facilities
8.7
Williamsburg, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Luzerne 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 Luzerne memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Luzerne 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.
Luzerne, 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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Luzerne memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Luzerne memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Luzerne, 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Luzerne, 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Luzerne, 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Luzerne, 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Luzerne, 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Luzerne, 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 Luzerne

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 Luzerne protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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