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Memory care in Melrose 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 Melrose is about $4,675 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 336 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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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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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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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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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, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Edencrest is now serving Pleasant Hill! Edencrest is the area’s premiere senior community, and we are excited to begin serving the seniors of Pleasant Hill. This community is located in the Rising Sun neighborhood close to walking trails, golf courses, parks and restaurants. We offer assisted...
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 Melrose, IA
The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Unionville, IA with an average of $4,236 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Melrose
Recent reviews for memory care in Melrose
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!
Independence Village of Pella
4.0
We feel like we've been taken care of. Good friends around us. Sometimes we are not happy with the food but we understand it's hard to satisfy a lot of people. Living quarters are rather small. I really enjoy the carestaff.
Homestead of Centerville
4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Melrose review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 45 Melrose memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Melrose 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
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Review subcategories for Melrose 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 76 reviews of 45 Melrose memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melrose 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.Melrose, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Melrose memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Centerville and Homestead of Oskaloosa are the top-rated memory care facilities near Melrose, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near Melrose, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Melrose, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in Melrose, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, Iowa ranges from $700 to $8200. The average Memory Care cost in Melrose, Iowa is $4,675. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Melrose, Iowa typically starts at $700. 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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