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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fort Madison, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fort Madison, A Place for Mom can help. With 49 memory care facilities in Fort Madison, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bluff Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Keokuk, West Burlington and Oak Hills.

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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, 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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Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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Cost of memory care in Fort Madison, IA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Madison is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, IA with an average of $3,243 per month.

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

Fort Madison, IA
$4,261/mo
$4,884/mo

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

Fort Madison, IA
$4,261/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,261/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,306/mo
Studio
$4,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,978/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Fort Madison

Recent reviews for memory care in Fort Madison

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Addington Place of Burlington

4.5
We chose this facility for my Dad and so far it’s been great. It worked out well when placing him in a room because now he has a view of a nearby farm and doesn’t have to look at a parking lot. The staff has been really good with us. They helped us understand the entire process and they got my ...
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The Lamoine Retirement Living in Macomb, IL

5.0
For the activities, my father was not involved in. All other numbers were very good. The administrator, [name removed], is excellent. She is very understanding and wonderful to work with. All of the staff was very nice and good with my father. I wonder highly recommend this establishment.

Fort Madison review score based on 26 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 42 Fort Madison memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Madison 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

Fort Madison review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Fort Madison, IA42 facilities
6.5
Montrose, IA6 facilities
7.5
West Point, IA42 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Madison 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 26 reviews of 42 Fort Madison memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Madison 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.
Fort Madison, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Fort Madison memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Madison memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Madison, 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 Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.8%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.5%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Madison, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Madison, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
12.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.9%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.9%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.9%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.7%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
15.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Addington Place of Burlington, Ridgeview Assisted Living and The Lamoine Retirement Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fort Madison, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 49 memory care facilities near Fort Madison, Iowa. See the full list.

The 49 memory care facilities near you in Fort Madison, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fort Madison, 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 Fort Madison, 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 Fort Madison, Iowa ranges from $1967 to $7193. The average Memory Care cost in Fort Madison, Iowa is $4,261. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fort Madison, Iowa typically starts at $1967. 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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