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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melvin, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Melvin, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Melvin, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spencer, Worthington and Sibley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Spencer, Worthington and Sibley.

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My grandmother lives at Golden Horizons and she loves it! The administrator Cherry is an exceptional person. She truly cares about her residents and staff. Though like everybody else, they are short of help...
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.
Add: Our beautiful and modern new Memory Care community opened in June of 2021. This spacious community provides a peaceful and warm environment to enjoy the comforts at home with proper safety and care measures. The architectural design suites residents who are more prone to wandering, anxiety...
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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.
Photo of Heartwood Heights Senior Living
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.
Photo of Country View Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Oak Park Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-George
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Sutherland Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Milford Nursing Ctr
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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Photo of Oak Haven Care Facility
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.
Photo of Prairie House Supportive Lvng
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.
Photo of Ecumen Meadows
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.
Photo of Longhouse Residence
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 Melvin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Melvin is $3,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hospers, IA with an average of $3,292 per month.

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

Melvin, IA
$3,762/mo
$5,015/mo
$4,127/mo

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

Melvin, IA
$3,762/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,762/mo

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

Studio
$4,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,289/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Melvin

Recent reviews for memory care in Melvin

Golden Horizons of Worthington

4.4
My grandmother lives at Golden Horizons and she loves it! The administrator Cherry is an exceptional person. She truly cares about her residents and staff. Though like everybody else, they are short of help at times, but they are trying to get and maintain staff. It just seems to be how the ...
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Melvin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvin, 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 Melvin 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 Melvin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melvin, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
7.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
7.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melvin 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 Melvin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melvin, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
7.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvin 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 Melvin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melvin, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvin 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 Melvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvin, IANational
Room service
Room service
7.1%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvin 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 Melvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
7.1%
62%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
7.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 memory care facilities near Melvin, Iowa. See the full list.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Melvin, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Melvin, 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 Melvin, 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 Melvin, Iowa ranges from $700 to $6313. The average Memory Care cost in Melvin, Iowa is $3,762. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Melvin, Iowa typically starts at $700. 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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