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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Creston, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Creston, A Place for Mom can help. With 54 memory care facilities in Creston, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Macksburg, Arispe and Diagonal.
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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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Cost of memory care in Creston, IA

The average cost of senior living in Creston is $4,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benton, IA with an average of $3,546 per month.

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

Creston, IA
$4,552/mo
$4,452/mo
$4,934/mo

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

Creston, IA
$4,552/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,552/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,884/mo
Studio
$5,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,405/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Creston

Recent reviews for memory care in Creston

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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Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA

4.6
I have heard they are hiring a 2nd nurse so there is one on nights and weekends. That has inhibited a few things when care was required. Not a lot of activities getting them out of the facility. The bus had been broken. Even a bus ride around time would be nice. The staff are wonderful in ...
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Independence Village of Waukee

5.0
I'm writing on behalf of resident [name removed] and her family. We would like to express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the care [name removed] receives and her living community at Legacy Pointe/ Independence Village. [name removed] Was moved into long-term care shortly before the ...
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Creston review score based on 93 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 44 Creston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Creston 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

Creston review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Creston, IA44 facilities
7.4
Cromwell, IA34 facilities
5.6
Afton, IA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Creston 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 93 reviews of 44 Creston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Creston 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
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4.0
4.0
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Creston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Creston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Creston, 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 Creston 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 Creston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Creston, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.3%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Creston 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 Creston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Creston, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.1%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Creston 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 Creston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Creston, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Creston 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 Creston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Creston, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Creston 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 Creston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Creston, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 54 memory care facilities near Creston, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Creston, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 54 memory care facilities near you in Creston, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Creston, 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 Creston, 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 Creston, Iowa ranges from $570 to $9700. The average Memory Care cost in Creston, Iowa is $4,552. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Creston, Iowa typically starts at $570. 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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