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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wapello, IA

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

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5 for in all categories. Attentive staff. Clean. Good good. Have an activity calendar. Great experience. Price is acceptable. Much better than his previous residence. Yes, I would recommend them
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.
Your Home at Pearl City PlacePearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging...
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Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities 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
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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, 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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Cost of memory care in Wapello, IA

The average cost of senior living in Wapello is $6,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, IA with an average of $6,527 per month.

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

Wapello, IA
$6,586/mo
$6,921/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,586/mo

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

Studio
$6,447/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,185/mo

Senior living costs in Wapello 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: Wapello, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWapello, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,586/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,285/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Wapello, IA:$6,586/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Wapello, IA:$5,285/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Wapello, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Wapello, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wapello 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
Wapello, IA$6,732/mo$6,341/mo+6.2%
Iowa$5,555/mo$5,463/mo+1.7%
National$5,590/mo$5,466/mo+2.3%
Wapello, IA
2024 average cost:$6,732/mo
2023 average cost:$6,341/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,555/mo
2023 average cost:$5,463/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,590/mo
2023 average cost:$5,466/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wapello

Recent reviews for memory care in Wapello

Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

5.0
We are loving everything about this facility! The care is wonderful and the staff are really great! The food is good, and my father likes the activities that they have to offer. We also love the fact that the facility is very homey and comfortable for my father. We are very pleased with his ...
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Brookstone of Aledo

5.0
We truly love what this place does for my mother in law! We truly enjoyed coming to play bingo tonight. And all the things that my mother in law gets to experience. She loves playing cards and the food

Addington Place of Muscatine

5.0
I have visited this facility a lot in the past 5-6 years. Much improved in the last 2-3 years. All the employees are great. Everything is very neat and clean. Lot of activities for residents. Great security. Great location in the town. Beautiful landscaping - lot of space for residents to walk ...
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Wapello review score based on 52 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 3 Wapello memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wapello 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

Wapello review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Wapello, IA3 facilities
9.2
Muscatine, IA2 facilities
9.1
Burlington, IA3 facilities

Review subcategories for Wapello 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 52 reviews of 3 Wapello memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wapello 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.
Wapello, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.3
Staff
4.8
4.6
Meals & dining
4.5
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.5
4.2
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Wapello memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wapello memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wapello, 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 Wapello 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 Wapello that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.3%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wapello 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 Wapello Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wapello, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.9%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wapello 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 Wapello partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wapello, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wapello 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 Wapello communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wapello, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.2%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wapello 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 Wapello offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wapello, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Wapello

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Pearl City Place, Addington Place of Muscatine and Odessa Residential Care Fclts are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wapello, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Wapello, Iowa. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Wapello, Iowa is Brookstone of Aledo. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Wapello, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wapello, 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 Wapello, 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 Wapello, Iowa ranges from $3250 to $11790. The average Memory Care cost in Wapello, Iowa is $6,586. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wapello, 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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