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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pekin, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Pekin, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Pekin, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kinross, Fairfield and Sigourney.

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zipAverageCost: $4,947

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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and security are good. Meals could use some help. Yes, we would recommend the River Valley Place of Ottumwa community to other families based on...
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
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.
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Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
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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.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center 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 individuals we...
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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Cost of memory care in Pekin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Pekin is $4,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harper, IA with an average of $3,384 per month.

Memory care costs in Pekin, IA, vs. nearby cities

Pekin, IA
$4,947/mo
$4,594/mo
$4,947/mo

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

Pekin, IA
$4,947/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,947/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,988/mo
Studio
$5,278/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,159/mo

Senior living costs in Pekin 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: Pekin, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePekin, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,947/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,947/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,947/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Pekin, IA:$4,947/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pekin, IA:$4,947/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Pekin, IA:$4,947/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Pekin

Recent reviews for memory care in Pekin

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
Moved in with my wife in 2016 and I dont think I would have been able to handle her unexpected passing without the help of the staff here and the support of my neighbors. Since my wife has been gone, I have still been able to be cared for and yet maintain my independence. I like that I can jump ...
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Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA

5.0
I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed assurance that they were there whenever she needed something.

Pekin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pekin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pekin, 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 Pekin 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 Pekin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pekin, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pekin 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 Pekin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pekin, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pekin 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 Pekin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pekin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pekin 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 Pekin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pekin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pekin 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 Pekin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pekin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pekin

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