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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Swisher, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Swisher, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Swisher, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Louisa, Worthington Acres and Lincolnway Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Hiawatha.

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Photo of Corridor Crossing Place
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Corridor Crossing is a really great place. My mom loves it there and they take very good care of her. My family has gotten to know all the staff very well and they love our mother. And that's all that...
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.
Our goal is to create an environment that makes you feel at home! We invite you to continue to share experiences and make new memories, while being part of a community that truly cares. Enjoy your private apartment and let us take care of housekeeping, cooking & laundry. Your friends are...
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The staff us very attentive. They have been very helpful. I have seen the daily activities calendar but my mom doesn't participate. Her room is small but big enough for a twin bed and a recliner. Big enough...
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.
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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Everyone is very helpful and kind. It didn't hurt that it turned out one of the Directors is a childhood friend of ours. Our parents ran around together.
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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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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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I would say that they are a very pleasant place but not equipped to deal with people with aggression. They could not handle my loved ones aggression so they evicted him after a little over a month. Tt was...
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.
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Swisher, IA

The average cost of senior living in Swisher is $7,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, IA with an average of $6,345 per month.

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

Swisher, IA
$7,214/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,214/mo

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

Studio
$6,981/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,561/mo

Senior living costs in Swisher 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: Swisher, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwisher, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$7,214/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,627/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,183/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Swisher, IA:$7,214/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Swisher, IA:$5,627/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Swisher, IA:$3,183/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Swisher, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Swisher 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swisher, IA$6,722/mo$6,371/mo+5.5%
Iowa$5,949/mo$5,827/mo+2.1%
National$6,029/mo$5,772/mo+4.4%
Swisher, IA
2024 average cost:$6,722/mo
2023 average cost:$6,371/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,827/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,029/mo
2023 average cost:$5,772/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Swisher

Recent reviews for memory care in Swisher

Bickford of Iowa City

4.9
I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA

5.0
Our situation was a little different as my loved one needed more care & supervision than they had been receiving. First thing I noticed was how friendly & caring everyone at Keystone is - I think every staff member came in to introduce themselves to my loved one the first day my loved one ...
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Swisher review score based on 229 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 229 reviews of 9 Swisher memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swisher 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

Swisher review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Swisher, IA9 facilities
8.7
Williamsburg, IA9 facilities
8.7
Washington, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Swisher 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 229 reviews of 9 Swisher memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swisher 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.
Swisher, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Swisher memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swisher memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swisher, 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 Swisher 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 Swisher that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.6%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.4%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swisher 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 Swisher Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.9%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swisher 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 Swisher partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Swisher 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 Swisher communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swisher, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
55.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swisher 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 Swisher offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swisher, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.6%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.4%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Swisher

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Corridor Crossing Place, The Views of Cedar Rapids and Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids are the top-rated memory care facilities near Swisher, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Swisher, Iowa. See the full list.
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The 13 memory care facilities near you in Swisher, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Swisher, 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 Swisher, 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 Swisher, Iowa ranges from $3295 to $8890. The average Memory Care cost in Swisher, Iowa is $7,214. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Swisher, Iowa typically starts at $3295. 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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