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Memory care in Cotter 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 Cotter is about $4,317 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 23 communities, read 74 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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2222 Floor plans available
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She's enjoying the social activities, the religious service, and the food. We would absolutely recommend Legacy Pointe to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Legacy Senior Living is a retirement community that is located on the east side of Iowa City. They have two distinct communities located on their beautiful campus. This includes Independent Living & Assisted Living. All Legacy staff members take part in Hearthstone training that is renewed...
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My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a...
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The...
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.
Your Home at Pearl City PlacePearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging...
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Nursing staff is very nice. Treat her like a person not a patient.
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.
Community HighlightsParkview Manor provides exceptional services with one purpose in mind – to provide a great place to call home. We support those who need minimal to moderate help with daily activities and serve residents with quality care. We even cater to families who need respite care for a...
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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
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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.
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.
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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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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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, 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 Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Coldren Retirement Residence
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.

Cost of memory care in Cotter, IA

The average cost of senior living in Cotter is $4,317 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $3,180 per month.

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

Cotter, IA
$4,317/mo
$3,850/mo

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

Cotter, IA
$4,317/mo
$4,381/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,317/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,625/mo
Studio
$5,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,038/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Cotter

Recent reviews for memory care in Cotter

Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

4.0
From the community that my mother came from, the Bickford has been better in many ways. They're still learning, but they are willing to solve problems and they contact me for anything. I like that I can see that they are trying and they are taking good care of my mother.

Legacy Pointe in Iowa City, IA

5.0
We highly recommend this community. When we took our loved one in, the community checked our temperatures and were very careful with COVID precautions. Our loved one enjoys the community overall. The food is enjoyed by our loved one. The community was really nice and clean.

Addington Place of Muscatine

5.0
I have visited this facility a lot in the past 5-6 years. Much improved in the last 2-3 years. All the employees are great. Everything is very neat and clean. Lot of activities for residents. Great security. Great location in the town. Beautiful landscaping - lot of space for residents to walk ...
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Cotter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cotter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cotter, 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 Cotter 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 Cotter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cotter 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 Cotter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cotter 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 Cotter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cotter 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 Cotter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cotter 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 Cotter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cotter, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Pointe, Addington Place of Mt Pleasant and Addington Place of Muscatine are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cotter, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 23 memory care facilities near Cotter, Iowa. See the full list.

The 23 memory care facilities near you in Cotter, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cotter, 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 Cotter, 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 Cotter, Iowa ranges from $360 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Cotter, Iowa is $4,317. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Cotter, Iowa typically starts at $360. 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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