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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mediapolis, IA

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Memory care in Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis is about $4,455 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 76 communities, read 368 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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
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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: 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
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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.
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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.
The Courtyard Estates of Bushnell is an assisted living community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our assisted living community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near...
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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Mediapolis, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mediapolis is $4,455 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawfordsville, IA with an average of $4,029 per month.

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

Mediapolis, IA
$4,455/mo
$4,840/mo

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

Mediapolis, IA
$4,455/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,455/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,509/mo
Studio
$5,072/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,763/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Mediapolis 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: Mediapolis, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMediapolis, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,455/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,455/mo$4,475/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,013/mo$3,264/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Mediapolis, IA:$4,455/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Mediapolis, IA:$4,455/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Mediapolis, IA:$3,013/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Mediapolis, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mediapolis 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
Mediapolis, IA$5,663/mo$6,080/mo-6.9%
Iowa$6,582/mo$5,867/mo+12.2%
National$6,308/mo$5,906/mo+6.8%
Mediapolis, IA
2024 average cost:$5,663/mo
2023 average cost:$6,080/mo
Percent change:-6.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,582/mo
2023 average cost:$5,867/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$5,906/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mediapolis

Recent reviews for memory care in Mediapolis

Silvercrest at Garner in Davenport, IA

5.0
My apartment is very nice and nicely decorated. I got the first floor so I do not have to take the elevator. I like the fact that they always have a lot of activities going on, and they are optional. They have a continental breakfast every morning and the option for lunch or breakfast. The food ...
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Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Mediapolis review score based on 124 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 124 reviews of 68 Mediapolis memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mediapolis 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

Mediapolis review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Mediapolis, IA68 facilities
8.2
Morning Sun, IA13 facilities
8.6
Oakville, IA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Mediapolis 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 124 reviews of 68 Mediapolis memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mediapolis 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.
Mediapolis, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Mediapolis memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mediapolis memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis 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
39.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.7%
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
47.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mediapolis, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mediapolis, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mediapolis, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mediapolis, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Mediapolis

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, The Lamoine Retirement Living and Addington Place of Burlington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mediapolis, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 76 memory care facilities near Mediapolis, Iowa. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Mediapolis, Iowa is Brookstone of Aledo. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 76 memory care facilities near you in Mediapolis, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis, Iowa ranges from $360 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Mediapolis, Iowa is $4,455. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mediapolis, 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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