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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mills County, IA
If your loved one needs memory care in Mills County, A Place for Mom can help. With 96 memory care facilities in Mills County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Mills County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mills County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mills County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Aksarben-Elmwood Park, Karen Western and Mayberry.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Papillion, Plattsmouth and Tabor.
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I was so impressed with Heritage Pointe and the Senior Living Advisor, Amanda. With 10+ years experience in a variety of roles within the Alzheimer's community, she knows what she's talking about. There...
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.
Heritage Pointe is nestled within a quiet residential community in Omaha. Shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and abundant countryside remain close to home. You will enjoy beautifully appointed living spaces, savory meals through restaurant style dining, engaging activities, transportation...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Mills County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Mills County is $4,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson, IA with an average of $3,360 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mills County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mills County, IA vs. the state and national average
Mills County, IA
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mills County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mills County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Mills County
Recent reviews for memory care in Mills County
Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE
5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.
Cedarhurst of La Vista
4.5
I think the staff is great. They love my mom and are super attentive and kind.
I know it's hard to mass feed healthy food- she doesn't think the food is bad- I just feel like more fresh food is important. I am personally not a fan of Ensure and those types of chemically created food.
Mable Rose Estates in Bellevue, NE
5.0
Our loved one lived at Hillcrest Mable Rose, and we couldn't have been happier with the place! It was a beautiful community, they took great care of the residents, and they did a wonderful job with the meals! We had no complaints at all with the services they provided! The only issue we had was ...
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Mills County review score based on 183 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 183 reviews of 85 Mills County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mills County 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
Mills County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mills County 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 183 reviews of 85 Mills County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mills County 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.Mills County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Mills County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mills County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mills County, 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 Mills County 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 Mills County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mills County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mills County 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 Mills County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mills County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mills County 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 Mills County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mills County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mills County 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 Mills County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mills County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mills County 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 Mills County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mills County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crown Pointe Retirement Community, Westgate Assisted Living and Marquis Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mills County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 96 memory care facilities near Mills County, Iowa. See the full list.
The 96 memory care facilities near you in Mills County, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mills County, 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 Mills County, 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 Mills County, Iowa ranges from $590 to $8695. The average Memory Care cost in Mills County, Iowa is $4,243. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mills County, Iowa typically starts at $590. 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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