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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Zion, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Zion, A Place for Mom can help. With 89 memory care facilities in Zion, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Macksburg, Arispe and Patterson.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Macksburg, Arispe and Patterson.

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Great floor plan choices . Facility doesn’t give feel of a nursing home when you first walk in. With being brand new there there were some hiccups but staff strives to overcome obstacles and learn from 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.
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Cost of memory care in Zion, IA

The average cost of senior living in Zion is $4,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,683 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Zion, IA vs. nearby cities

Zion, IA
$4,433/mo
$4,544/mo
$4,507/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Zion, IA vs. the state and national average

Zion, IA
$4,433/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Zion vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,433/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Zion, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$5,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,137/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Zion over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Zion

Recent reviews for memory care in Zion

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

Edencrest at Siena Hills in Ankeny, IA

4.3
Edencrest is understaffed and they need more help. The girls that worked there and worked with me were fabulous, but the people in their memory care facility were hired from an outside firm. They had to bring staff in because they are so understaffed, because of that his care wasn't as good as ...
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Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA

5.0
My loved one had been at this facility for quite a while, and they did an excellent job looking after her. The care they provided here was very good, and the staff were all friendly and professional. The care provided here was a bit more than what she ended up needing and so we looked into other ...
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Zion review score based on 141 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 141 reviews of 76 Zion memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zion 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

Zion review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Zion, IA76 facilities
7.7
Macksburg, IA96 facilities
7.5
Orient, IA80 facilities

Review subcategories for Zion 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 141 reviews of 76 Zion memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Zion 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.
Zion, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Zion memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zion memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zion, 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 Zion 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 Zion that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zion, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zion 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 Zion Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zion, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zion 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 Zion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zion, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Zion 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 Zion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zion, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zion 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 Zion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zion, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and Meadowview of Johnston are the top-rated memory care facilities near Zion, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 89 memory care facilities near Zion, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Zion, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 89 memory care facilities near you in Zion, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Zion, 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 Zion, 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 Zion, Iowa ranges from $100 to $10350. The average Memory Care cost in Zion, Iowa is $4,433. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Zion, Iowa typically starts at $100. 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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