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Memory care in Florence 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 Florence is about $4,464 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 60 communities, read 197 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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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.
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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.
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
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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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Florence, IA

The average cost of senior living in Florence is $4,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williams, IA with an average of $3,367 per month.

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

Florence, IA
$4,464/mo
$4,245/mo

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

Florence, IA
$4,464/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,464/mo

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

Studio
$5,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,975/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,921/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Senior living costs in Florence 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: Florence, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlorence, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,464/mo$4,480/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,464/mo$4,475/mo$4,708/mo
Independent Living$3,417/mo$3,264/mo$4,157/mo
Memory Care
Florence, IA:$4,464/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Florence, IA:$4,464/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Independent Living
Florence, IA:$3,417/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Memory care costs in Florence, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Florence 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Florence, IA$7,661/mo$6,290/mo+21.8%
Iowa$5,103/mo$5,127/mo-0.5%
National$5,509/mo$5,474/mo+0.6%
Florence, IA
2024 average cost:$7,661/mo
2023 average cost:$6,290/mo
Percent change:+21.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,103/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,509/mo
2023 average cost:$5,474/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Florence

Recent reviews for memory care in Florence

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Independence Village of Ames

4.3
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.

Bickford of Ames

4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.

Florence review score based on 41 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 47 Florence memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Florence 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

Florence review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Florence, IA47 facilities
8.1
Eagle Grove, IA65 facilities
8.1
Clarion, IA62 facilities

Review subcategories for Florence 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 41 reviews of 47 Florence memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Florence 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.
Florence, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
2.3
3.8
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Florence memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Florence memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Florence, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Florence 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 Florence Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Florence, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Florence 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 Florence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Florence, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6.4%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Florence 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 Florence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Florence, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.5%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
12.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Florence 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 Florence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Florence, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.1%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
14.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Florence

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 Florence protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, Homestead of Mason City and Rotary Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Florence, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 60 memory care facilities near Florence, Iowa. See the full list.

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

The 60 memory care facilities near you in Florence, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, Iowa ranges from $560 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Florence, Iowa is $4,464. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Florence, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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