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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ely, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ely, A Place for Mom can help. With 18 memory care facilities in Ely, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Louisa, Worthington Acres and Cedar Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Marion.

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Photo of Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC
1010 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.4
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I miss the people. Cleanliness was great They were always friendly The food was excellent, especially the house salad. For me it was very expensive it took all my retirement money and I was one of the...
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.
Cottage Grove Place is a continuing care retirement community dedicated to providing the highest-quality care to our residents. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, assisted living memory care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and low stimulus care; the right kind of care...
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9.3
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39 reviews
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Our loved one has now passed, but they were Wonderful!! They have very caring staff. Never smelled bad. They took really good care of my mom and we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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Photo of The Views of Marion
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8.0
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8.0
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My mother lives at The Views of Marion. The facility itself is bright and open. The staff is friendly and caring. They have daily activities that are divided between appropriate physical movement and...
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.
The Views Senior Living of Marion is a locally owned and Iowa managed community. When we open in 2019 we will be the only full continuum of care in Marion, IA. This includes independent and assisted living apartments, our well-known healing design memory care, skilled rehabilitation, and...
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Photo of Corridor Crossing Place
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8.6
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43 reviews
8.6
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43 reviews
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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.
Our goal is to create an environment that makes you feel at home! We invite you to continue to share experiences and make new memories, while being part of a community that truly cares. Enjoy your private apartment and let us take care of housekeeping, cooking & laundry. Your friends are...
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Photo of Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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Nothing specific, our experience was great and I have no real complaints. Everything so far has been wonderful. I absolutely recommend Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids to others.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
99 Photos available
6.5
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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31 reviews
8.0
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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.
Garnett Place Retirement Community offers the best of both worlds! While close to shopping, medical services and entertainment, the community sits in a quiet, wooded area with natural surroundings and wildlife to view. Friendly, compassionate, and dedicated staff make Garnett Place easy to call...
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of Cherry Ridge and Hallmark Care Center
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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Evergreen Estates II
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Evergreen Estates I
Provides: Assisted 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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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Photo of Evergreen Estates III
Provides: Assisted 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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Heritage Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Heritage Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted 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.
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 Ely, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ely is $4,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martelle, IA with an average of $4,246 per month.

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

Ely, IA
$4,640/mo
$4,640/mo

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

Ely, IA
$4,640/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,640/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,309/mo
Studio
$4,931/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,035/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Ely

Recent reviews for memory care in Ely

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Stirlingshire of Coralville

4.9
The facility is beautiful and very clean and Mom receives excellent care from the friendly staff. Mom is in a one bedroom and it's the perfect size for her, spacious but not so large that she has trouble getting from room to room. The amenities in the apartment are excellent including a full ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Ely memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ely memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ely, 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 Ely 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 Ely that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ely, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.9%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ely 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 Ely Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ely, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.9%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ely 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 Ely partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ely, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ely 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 Ely communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ely, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ely 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 Ely offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ely, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 memory care facilities near Ely, Iowa. See the full list.

The 18 memory care facilities near you in Ely, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ely, 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 Ely, 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 Ely, Iowa ranges from $415 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Ely, Iowa is $4,640. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ely, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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