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Memory care in Farrar 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 Farrar is about $4,382 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 158 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The facility is amazing. It is very clean & the staff is very nice. They treat my mom so good. There has been a lot of staff turnover since my mom moved in one year ago which gets confusing & frustrating l....
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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There were just a couple small things that didn't go exactly perfectly (logistics wise and nobody's fault) but nothing concerning. My mom had nothing but good things to say about the staff and about 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.
Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...
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Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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Windsor Manor staff feel like family. They get to know you on a personal level. They go above and beyond the expected, always. I would highly recommend them to others looking to place a loved one. Her time...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Farrar, IA

The average cost of senior living in Farrar is $4,382 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,133 per month.

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

Farrar, IA
$4,382/mo
$4,823/mo
$4,333/mo

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

Farrar, IA
$4,382/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,382/mo

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

Studio
$5,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,478/mo

Senior living costs in Farrar 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: Farrar, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFarrar, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,382/mo$4,480/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,382/mo$4,475/mo$4,708/mo
Independent Living$2,873/mo$3,264/mo$4,157/mo
Memory Care
Farrar, IA:$4,382/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Farrar, IA:$4,382/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Independent Living
Farrar, IA:$2,873/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Memory care costs in Farrar, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Farrar 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 Farrar, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Farrar 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
Farrar, IA$6,932/mo$6,572/mo+5.5%
Iowa$6,140/mo$5,533/mo+11.0%
National$5,984/mo$5,722/mo+4.6%
Farrar, IA
2024 average cost:$6,932/mo
2023 average cost:$6,572/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,140/mo
2023 average cost:$5,533/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,984/mo
2023 average cost:$5,722/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Farrar

Recent reviews for memory care in Farrar

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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Farrar review score based on 42 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 7 Farrar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Farrar 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

Farrar review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Farrar, IA7 facilities
8.3
Mingo, IA119 facilities
8.2
Valeria, IA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Farrar 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 42 reviews of 7 Farrar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Farrar 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.
Farrar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Farrar memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farrar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farrar, 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 Farrar 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 Farrar 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
85.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Farrar 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 Farrar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Farrar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Farrar 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 Farrar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farrar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Farrar 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 Farrar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farrar 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 Farrar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
71.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Farrar

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 Farrar protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Farrar, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Farrar, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Farrar, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Farrar, 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 Farrar, 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 Farrar, Iowa ranges from $1 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Farrar, Iowa is $4,382. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Farrar, 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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