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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.
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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...

Cost of memory care in Steamboat Rock, IA

The average cost of senior living in Steamboat Rock is $4,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, IA with an average of $2,842 per month.

Memory care costs in Steamboat Rock, IA, vs. nearby cities

Steamboat Rock, IA
$4,192/mo
$4,675/mo
$3,992/mo

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

Steamboat Rock, IA
$4,192/mo
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,192/mo

Memory care costs in Steamboat Rock, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,121/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,953/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Senior living costs in Steamboat Rock 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: Steamboat Rock, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSteamboat Rock, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,192/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,183/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,146/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Steamboat Rock, IA:$4,192/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Steamboat Rock, IA:$4,183/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Steamboat Rock, IA:$3,146/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Steamboat Rock, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Steamboat Rock 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.

Steamboat Rock, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Steamboat Rock, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Steamboat Rock 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 median 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
Steamboat Rock, IA$7,661/mo$6,549/mo+17.0%
Iowa$5,483/mo$5,115/mo+7.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,531/mo-0.4%
Steamboat Rock, IA
2024 average cost:$7,661/mo
2023 average cost:$6,549/mo
Percent change:+17.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,483/mo
2023 average cost:$5,115/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,531/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Steamboat Rock

Recent reviews for memory care in Steamboat Rock

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

Independence Village of Ames

4.3
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.

Steamboat Rock review score based on 50 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 66 Steamboat Rock memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Steamboat Rock 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

Steamboat Rock review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Steamboat Rock, IA66 facilities
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Eldora, IA7 facilities
8.0
Owasa, IA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Steamboat Rock 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 50 reviews of 66 Steamboat Rock memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Steamboat Rock 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.
Steamboat Rock, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
2.7
3.8
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Steamboat Rock memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Steamboat Rock memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Steamboat Rock, 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 Steamboat Rock 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 Steamboat Rock that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Steamboat Rock, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.8%
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 Steamboat Rock 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 Steamboat Rock Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Steamboat Rock, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Steamboat Rock 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 Steamboat Rock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Steamboat Rock, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Steamboat Rock 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 Steamboat Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Steamboat Rock, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
15.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Steamboat Rock 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 Steamboat Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Steamboat Rock, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
19.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Steamboat Rock

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, CedarStone Senior Living and Parker Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Steamboat Rock, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Steamboat Rock, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Steamboat Rock, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 88 memory care facilities near you in Steamboat Rock, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Steamboat Rock, 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 Steamboat Rock, 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 Steamboat Rock, Iowa ranges from $560 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Steamboat Rock, Iowa is $4,192. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Steamboat Rock, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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