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Memory care in Lorah 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 Lorah is about $4,137 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 49 communities, read 151 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.
Photo of Community Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Panora Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Stanton Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Garden View Assisted Living
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.
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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.
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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.
Photo of Denison Care Ctr
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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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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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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.
Photo of Ever Greene Ridge
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.
Photo of Bethany Heights
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.
“Great Friends, Great times and a Great Place to Call Home” More than a motto for Bethany Heights, this is our goal for every resident. If you are searching for a home for your loved one where they can live independently in a safe, friendly atmosphere, look no further! At Bethany Heights, 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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Lorah, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lorah is $4,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adair, IA with an average of $2,974 per month.

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

Lorah, IA
$4,137/mo
$4,263/mo
$4,065/mo

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

Lorah, IA
$4,137/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,137/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$4,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,632/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,839/mo

Senior living costs in Lorah 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: Lorah, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLorah, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,137/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,137/mo$4,475/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,049/mo$3,264/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Lorah, IA:$4,137/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Lorah, IA:$4,137/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Lorah, IA:$3,049/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Lorah, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lorah 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
Lorah, IA$5,374/mo$6,933/mo-22.5%
Iowa$6,136/mo$5,748/mo+6.8%
National$5,984/mo$5,809/mo+3.0%
Lorah, IA
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$6,933/mo
Percent change:-22.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,136/mo
2023 average cost:$5,748/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,984/mo
2023 average cost:$5,809/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lorah

Recent reviews for memory care in Lorah

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Lorah review score based on 27 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 40 Lorah memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lorah 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

Lorah review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Lorah, IA40 facilities
7.3
Brayton, IA46 facilities
7.3
Wiota, IA46 facilities

Review subcategories for Lorah 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 27 reviews of 40 Lorah memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lorah 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.
Lorah, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.8
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Lorah memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorah memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorah, 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 Lorah 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 Lorah that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lorah, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.5%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lorah 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 Lorah Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lorah, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lorah 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 Lorah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lorah, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorah 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 Lorah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lorah, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorah 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 Lorah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lorah, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Lorah

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Allen Place, Hansen House and Hansen House Harlan are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lorah, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 49 memory care facilities near Lorah, Iowa. See the full list.

The 49 memory care facilities near you in Lorah, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lorah, 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 Lorah, 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 Lorah, Iowa ranges from $570 to $8975. The average Memory Care cost in Lorah, Iowa is $4,137. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lorah, Iowa typically starts at $570. 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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