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Memory care in Luther 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 Luther is about $5,041 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 101 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Ames, Ankeny and Urbandale.

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We visited 9 facilities before choosing Cedars Assisted Living for our relative with Alzheimer's. We were influenced by the cost, the staff, the availability of higher level of care if the need arose. 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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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 Ames! 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, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service level, we...
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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 Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Luther, IA

The average cost of senior living in Luther is $5,041 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelley, IA with an average of $4,553 per month.

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

Luther, IA
$5,041/mo
$4,805/mo
$5,897/mo

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

Luther, IA
$5,041/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,041/mo

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

Studio
$5,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,810/mo

Senior living costs in Luther 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: Luther, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLuther, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$5,041/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,041/mo$4,480/mo$4,697/mo
Independent Living$3,678/mo$3,268/mo$4,152/mo
Memory Care
Luther, IA:$5,041/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Luther, IA:$5,041/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Independent Living
Luther, IA:$3,678/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Memory care costs in Luther, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Luther 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Luther, 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%
Luther, 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 Luther

Recent reviews for memory care in Luther

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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

4.7
There are activities that are still going on outside for the residents. They have had musicians, balloon artists come in, along with other activities performing outside of the community. I would recommend this community to friends. We are able to have window visits. My loved one ...
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Luther review score based on 25 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 5 Luther memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Luther 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

Luther review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Luther, IA5 facilities
8.6
Madrid, IA15 facilities
8.2
Boone, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Luther 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 25 reviews of 5 Luther memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Luther 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.
Luther, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
2.2
3.8
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Luther memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Luther memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Luther, 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 Luther 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 Luther that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Luther, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
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
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Luther 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 Luther Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Luther, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
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
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Luther 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 Luther partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Luther, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Luther 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 Luther communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Luther, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Luther 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 Luther offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Luther, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Luther

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