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If your loved one needs memory care in Dunbar, A Place for Mom can help. With 117 memory care facilities in Dunbar, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dunbar incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dunbar memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dunbar, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newton, Marshalltown and Grinnell.
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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...
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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.
Cost of memory care in Dunbar, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dunbar is $4,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baxter, IA with an average of $4,310 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dunbar, IA vs. the state and national average
Dunbar, IA
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dunbar vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dunbar, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Dunbar
Recent reviews for memory care in Dunbar
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
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!
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
We toured Journey and it is a very high quality place. The meals are all chef prepared and you can order food at anytime of the day so they are not served cafeteria style. They did not have any openings when we needed but I would highly recommend them.
Dunbar review score based on 168 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 168 reviews of 93 Dunbar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dunbar 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
Dunbar review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dunbar 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 168 reviews of 93 Dunbar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunbar 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.Dunbar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Dunbar memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunbar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar 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 Dunbar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.6%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.2%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.8%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.5%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dunbar 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 Dunbar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunbar 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 Dunbar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunbar 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 Dunbar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunbar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunbar 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 Dunbar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunbar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.1%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dunbar, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 117 memory care facilities near Dunbar, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dunbar, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 117 memory care facilities near you in Dunbar, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, Iowa ranges from $100 to $39002. The average Memory Care cost in Dunbar, Iowa is $4,461. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dunbar, 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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