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Memory care in Adel 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 Adel is about $4,631 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 162 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Overall a very good experience. Staff and residents are friendly and staff is always willing to help. Staff is fun and caring, some of my favorite people ever!
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Waukee! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing....
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Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great...
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.
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about each resident's needs and desires. They are also receptive to family helping residents. My spouse is calmer than when she was in the previous Memory Care unit.
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 Clive is situated on 6-acres of land with access to many community conveniences and entertainment. Meadowview of Clive provides the best of both worlds and the time, confidence, and security to fully enjoy. We are dedicated to each community member’s well-being with the expertise...
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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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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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: 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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Cost of memory care in Adel, IA

The average cost of senior living in Adel is $4,631 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $3,173 per month.

Memory care costs in Adel, IA, vs. nearby cities

Adel, IA
$4,631/mo
$4,804/mo

Memory care costs in Adel, IA, vs. state and national averages

Adel, IA
$4,631/mo
$4,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Memory care costs in Adel, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,631/mo

Memory care costs in Adel, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$5,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,933/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,291/mo

Senior living costs in Adel vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Adel, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAdel, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,631/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,631/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,008/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Adel, IA:$4,631/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Adel, IA:$4,631/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Adel, IA:$3,008/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Adel, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Adel and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Adel, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Adel have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Adel, IA$6,384/mo$6,578/mo-2.9%
Iowa$5,483/mo$5,344/mo+2.6%
National$5,506/mo$5,445/mo+1.1%
Adel, IA
2024 average cost:$6,384/mo
2023 average cost:$6,578/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,483/mo
2023 average cost:$5,344/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,506/mo
2023 average cost:$5,445/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Adel

Recent reviews for memory care in Adel

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

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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Adel review score based on 40 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 8 Adel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Adel 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

Adel review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Adel, IA8 facilities
8.3
De Soto, IA100 facilities
7.6
Dallas Center, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Adel 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 40 reviews of 8 Adel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Adel 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Adel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Adel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Adel, 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 Adel 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 Adel 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
37.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Adel 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 Adel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Adel, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Adel 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 Adel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Adel, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Adel 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 Adel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Adel, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Adel 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 Adel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Adel, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Adel

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Adel protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 memory care facilities near Adel, Iowa. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Adel, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Adel, 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 Adel, 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 Adel, Iowa ranges from $1 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Adel, Iowa is $4,631. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Adel, Iowa typically starts at $1. 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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