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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Stuart, IA

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

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

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The staff is skilled and really care for their residents. They have loving hearts. The whole facilities management is right there beside there workers and are always available for family with any questions...
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.
The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...
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Greenfield Manor is in a smaller town and it is a smaller facility and I think those do better than some of the larger facilities. I thought they did a very good job. My sister did not agree with some of...
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.
Welcome to Greenfield Assisted Living Community. Greenfield is the premier assisted living community of Adair County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of...
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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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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, 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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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 Stuart, IA

The average cost of senior living in Stuart is $7,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukee, IA with an average of $6,841 per month.

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

Stuart, IA
$7,173/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,906/mo
Studio
$6,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,827/mo

Senior living costs in Stuart 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: Stuart, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStuart, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$7,173/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,266/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,610/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Stuart, IA:$7,173/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Stuart, IA:$5,266/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Stuart, IA:$2,610/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Stuart, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Stuart 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 Stuart, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Stuart 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stuart, IA$7,151/mo$6,472/mo+10.5%
Iowa$6,777/mo$6,379/mo+6.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Stuart, IA
2024 average cost:$7,151/mo
2023 average cost:$6,472/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,777/mo
2023 average cost:$6,379/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Stuart

Recent reviews for memory care in Stuart

Lakeside Village in Panora, IA

5.0
They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully explained it we agreed. It was absolutely the right thing to do. Her dementia was much worse than ...
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Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee, IA

4.0
Seem to be short staffed frequently. The staff there are friendly and helpful. The apartment is modern, clean, and spacious. Our family's experience with getting our loved one has been positive overall. Calls and texts prior to move in were answered or replied to quickly. They made it a smoothe ...
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Stuart review score based on 1,619 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1619 reviews of 53 Stuart memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stuart 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

Stuart review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Stuart, IA53 facilities
8.6
Waukee, IA53 facilities
8.6
Menlo, IA53 facilities

Review subcategories for Stuart 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 1,619 reviews of 53 Stuart memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Stuart 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.
Stuart, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
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Stuart memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stuart memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stuart, 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 Stuart 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 Stuart that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stuart, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stuart 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 Stuart Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stuart, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stuart 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 Stuart partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stuart, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Stuart 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 Stuart communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stuart, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
57.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stuart 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 Stuart offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stuart, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.1%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.6%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Stuart

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

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Lakeside Village, Greenfield Manor and Adel Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Stuart, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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The 8 memory care facilities near you in Stuart, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Stuart, 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 Stuart, 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 Stuart, Iowa ranges from $3250 to $11190. The average Memory Care cost in Stuart, Iowa is $7,173. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Stuart, Iowa typically starts at $3250. 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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