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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ames, IL
Memory care in Ames offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ames is about $3,922 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 25 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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We've had a positive experience overall. There are a few things we need to get straitened out, but in general, it's a good place. The staff are friendly. And my loved one is safe there, which is very...
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.
Cedarhurst of Waterloo, Illinois, is a premier assisted living community dedicated to exceptional care for seniors. Our wide range of amenities and services ensures comfort and enjoyment. With personalized care plans, medication assistance, and more, our compassionate staff meets individual...
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After my Mother had suffered a stroke and the hospital was done with what they could do, Mom needed to be somewhere that could provide a safe environment and assist with some of her daily needs. We met the...
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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include but are not limited to: Light Housekeeping...
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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...
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I love this place Garden Place in Waterloo. It is a fantastic place and everyone here loves it also. I have made many friends and participate in most of their activities like the bounce ball exercises,...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include but are not limited to: Light Housekeeping...
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I have high praise for the staff; excellent communication, skilled nurses, compassionate care. All the meals I have seen looked excellent and my mother in law says she likes the food. My only complaint is...
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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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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Magnolia Terrace really offers the most for your money compared to other senior facilities in Monroe County. I'm comforted knowing there are certified nurse aides working 24 hours a day along with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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.
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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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Ames, IL
The average cost of senior living in Ames is $3,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Rocher, IL with an average of $3,933 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Ames
Recent reviews for memory care in Ames
Reflections of Garden Place in Columbia, IL
4.0
My loved one has only been at Reflections for a short time, but so far, our experience with Refection's of Garden Place has been very good. The staff is very nice, and they seem to be trying very hard to work with my loved one and get to know her needs. I like that the community is very clean, ...
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Addington Place of Sparta
5.0
Cedarhurst is strictly a private pay community but we were in such a rush and they were so accommodating and very attentive to our need.
Garden Place of Waterloo
5.0
My mom is here and they have been providing the care she needs. It is a beautiful place and it is the best environment for my mom. Her apartment is nice and she has her space and bathroom. The food is great and the staff go to her room to let her know it is time to eat or for an activity. They ...
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Ames memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ames memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ames, 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 Ames 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 Ames that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ames 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 Ames Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ames 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 Ames partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ames 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 Ames communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ames 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 Ames offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarhurst of Waterloo, Garden Place of Red Bud and Parkwood Meadows and Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ames, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 16 memory care facilities near Ames, Illinois. See the full list.
The 16 memory care facilities near you in Ames, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ames, Illinois, 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 Ames, Illinois, 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 Ames, Illinois ranges from $1101 to $10272. The average Memory Care cost in Ames, Illinois is $3,922. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ames, Illinois typically starts at $1101. 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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