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Grand Living at Tower Place
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nurse Staff On-Site
- Religious Services
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Library
- Lounge
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 850-5540
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https://grandliving.com/communities/senior-living-at-tower-place-west-des-moines-iowa/
Senior Suites of Urbandale
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Housekeeping
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nurse Staff On-Site
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 270-9700
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https://seniorsuitesofurbandale.com/
Amera Senior Living
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Concierge Service
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nurse Staff On-Site
- Personal Shopper
- Physiotherapy
- Religious Services
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Studio/Suite Option
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(712) 372-3192
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https://www.omegaseniorliving.com/amera
Whispering Creek
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Technology Assistance
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Lounge
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(712) 276-2091
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https://dialseniorliving.com/whispering-creek-sioux-city-ia/
BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Nursing Care
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(319) 382-0212
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https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/cedar-rapids-iowa-city/
Right at Home – Cedar Rapids, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Housekeeping
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
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(319) 826-6608
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https://www.rightathome.net/cedar-rapids
Right at Home – Cedar Falls, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Housekeeping
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
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(319) 260-2222
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https://www.rightathome.net/cedar-falls
Right at Home – Iowa City, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Housekeeping
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Transportation Available
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(319) 359-1488
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https://www.rightathome.net/iowa-city
Right at Home – Des Moines, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Housekeeping
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Transportation Available
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(515) 222-1550
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https://www.rightathome.net/des-moines
Always Best Care – Cedar Rapids, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Errands
- Falls Management/Falls Reduction
- Housekeeping
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Technology Assistance
- Transportation Available
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(877) 292-2126
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https://alwaysbestcare.com/cedar-rapids/
Always Best Care – Waterloo, IA
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Errands
- Falls Management/Falls Reduction
- Housekeeping
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Technology Assistance
- Transportation Available
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(877) 292-2126
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https://alwaysbestcare.com/cedar-valley/
Home Helpers Home Care of Davenport
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Falls Management/Falls Reduction
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
Amenities
- Emergency Call System
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(563) 239-3612
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https://homehelpershomecare.com/davenport/
Edencrest at Timberline
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Lounge
- Pet Friendly
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 422-8096
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https://edencrestliving.com/timberline/
Edencrest at The Tuscany
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Library
- Lounge
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 330-8322
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https://edencrestliving.com/the-tuscany/
Edencrest at The Legacy
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Lounge
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 250-2806
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https://edencrestliving.com/the-legacy/
Edencrest at Siena Hills
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Library
- Lounge
- Pet Friendly
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 776-6325
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https://edencrestliving.com/siena-hills/
Edencrest at Pleasant Hill
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Pet Friendly
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 415-3455
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https://edencrestliving.com/pleasant-hill/
Edencrest at Kettlestone
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Lounge
- Pet Friendly
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 499-4422
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https://edencrestliving.com/kettlestone/
Edencrest at Green Meadows
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Nursing Care
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Family Gathering Space
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Studio/Suite Option
-
(515) 207-1984
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https://edencrestliving.com/green-meadows/
MorningStar at Jordan Creek
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nurse Staff On-Site
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Library
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Spa
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(515) 400-2957
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https://www.morningstarseniorliving.com/communities/assisted-living-west-des-moines-jordan-creek/
- MorningStar at Jordan Creek offers 56 assisted living suites and 29 memory care suites, with a range of floorplan options.
- The community is located in West Des Moines, which was recognized as one of the "2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live" by Livibility.com.
- MorningStar's team members express a deep commitment to the company's core values and mission, emphasizing the importance of serving seniors with love, compassion, and integrity.
- Resident families have praised the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and the overall positive experience for their loved ones.
- MorningStar encourages volunteerism and a focus on helping the underserved, fostering a compassion-driven culture.
- The community offers financing options through ElderLife to assist residents and their families.
- MorningStar is seeking to expand its team of passionate individuals who share the company's purpose and values.
How to Pay for Memory Care Facility in Iowa
Paying for a memory care facility in Iowa typically involves a mix of personal funds, insurance, and government assistance. Here are the most common payment options:
- Private Pay (Savings, Retirement Accounts, Home Sale, or Family Support): Most families use personal savings, retirement income, proceeds from selling a home, or financial help from family to pay for memory care.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Some long-term care insurance policies provide coverage for memory care. Check your policy details or consult your provider to confirm what is included.
- Medicaid (Iowa Medicaid & Home and Community Based Services [HCBS] Waivers): Iowa Medicaid offers Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers, including the Elderly Waiver and Health and Disability Waiver, which may help eligible seniors pay for memory care in approved settings. Not all facilities accept Medicaid or participate in these waivers, so always confirm with each community.
- Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term residential memory care or room and board. It may cover certain short-term skilled nursing or medical care after a hospital stay.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans and their spouses may qualify for the VA Aid & Attendance benefit, which can help pay for memory care if eligibility criteria are met.
- Life Insurance or Reverse Mortgage: Some families convert a life insurance policy or use a reverse mortgage (for homeowners) to generate funds for care.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI provides some financial help for basic living expenses but generally does not cover the full cost of memory care.
Tips:
- Not all Iowa memory care facilities accept Medicaid or participate in HCBS waivers—always check with each facility about payment options.
- Some communities offer sliding-scale fees or payment plans.
- Consulting a financial planner or elder law attorney can help with complex financial situations.
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