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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thornton, IA
If your loved one needs memory care in Thornton, A Place for Mom can help. With 69 memory care facilities in Thornton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Thornton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Thornton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Thornton, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mason City, Hampton and Clarion.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Thornton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $4,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latimer, IA with an average of $3,399 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Thornton
Recent reviews for memory care in Thornton
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.
Thornton memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
13.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Homestead of Mason City, Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community and Parker Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thornton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 69 memory care facilities near Thornton, Iowa. See the full list.
The 69 memory care facilities near you in Thornton, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Iowa ranges from $560 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Thornton, Iowa is $4,023. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Thornton, 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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