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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Black Hawk County, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Black Hawk County, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Black Hawk County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Mom is so comfortable in her apartment. She is very relaxed there and has been sleeping well at night. She was hesitant to leave her friends and move two hrs away, but is making new friends all the time. ...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, CedarStone Senior Living, immerses residents in breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality and complete comfort. It’s a change we think you’ll find refreshingly unexpected.
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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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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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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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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.
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
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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.
Photo of Oak Park Estates
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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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Photo of Oak Park Estates
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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 Black Hawk County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Black Hawk County is $4,208 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $3,312 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Black Hawk County, IA vs. nearby counties

Black Hawk County, IA
$4,208/mo
$4,128/mo
$4,325/mo

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

Black Hawk County, IA
$4,208/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Black Hawk County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,208/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Black Hawk County, IA by room type

Studio
$5,802/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,142/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,362/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Black Hawk County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Black Hawk County

Recent reviews for memory care in Black Hawk County

Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.6
The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA

4.9
I felt that the staff relieved a lot of stress from the first interview. They reassured us that this is what they do, what their staff is trained to do; care for my loved one, in my case in memory care. There was always the question in my mind 'Should I be trying to do this care myself?' I am ...
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Arlington Place at Oelwein

3.8
Some of the staff members are absolutely amazing, and some are difficult. The activities are pretty good, they do keep our loved one busy, and help keep her in a routine. Some care givers really tune into what she needs and likes, for example she enjoys keeping busy with chores, so they will ...
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Black Hawk County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Black Hawk County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Black Hawk County, 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 Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County 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
19%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.5%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.8%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Black Hawk County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Black Hawk County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlington Place at Oelwein, CedarStone Senior Living and Windsor Manor Vinton are the top-rated memory care facilities near Black Hawk County, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Black Hawk County, Iowa. See the full list.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Black Hawk County, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Black Hawk County, 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 Black Hawk County, 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 Black Hawk County, Iowa ranges from $120 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Black Hawk County, Iowa is $4,208. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Black Hawk County, Iowa typically starts at $120. 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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