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

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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have...
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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
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My wife is in the latter stages of dementia as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. When I could no longer safely care for her at home, I visited several homes in the area looking for a safe and comfortable...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....
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The Suites of Ankey is a quaint facility and the staff really cares about the residents Apartment sizes are great! There are not many amenities provided. I would recommend this facility, it fits my moms...
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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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. It is a great place. People are amazing. It is beautiful, they have just remodeled, painted and new carpet. Wish there were more variety of activities. It is...
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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.
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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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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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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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, 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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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
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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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Farlin, IA

The average cost of senior living in Farlin is $4,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farnhamville, IA with an average of $3,561 per month.

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

Farlin, IA
$4,834/mo
$4,662/mo
$4,588/mo

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

Farlin, IA
$4,834/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,834/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,760/mo
Studio
$5,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,076/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Farlin over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Farlin

Recent reviews for memory care in Farlin

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!!

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.

Independence Village of Ankeny

5.0
What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in ...
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Farlin review score based on 160 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 82 Farlin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Farlin 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

Farlin review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Farlin, IA82 facilities
7.8
Jefferson, IA98 facilities
8.0
Churdan, IA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Farlin 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 160 reviews of 82 Farlin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Farlin 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Farlin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farlin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farlin, 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 Farlin 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 Farlin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Farlin, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.1%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.1%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.3%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.2%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Farlin 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 Farlin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Farlin, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.6%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Farlin 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 Farlin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farlin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.9%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Farlin 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 Farlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farlin 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 Farlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 98 memory care facilities near Farlin, Iowa. See the full list.

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

The 98 memory care facilities near you in Farlin, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Farlin, 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 Farlin, 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 Farlin, Iowa ranges from $560 to $39002. The average Memory Care cost in Farlin, Iowa is $4,834. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Farlin, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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