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Memory care in Patterson 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 Patterson is about $4,519 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 28 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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1. My mother is very happy at Holland Farms and getting excellent care 2. Holland Farms is exceptionally clean. No odors. I have never noticed an area that isn't kept clean 3. Right away we were greeted by...
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.
Holland Farms is Norwalk’s newest senior living community. We opened our doors in May 2021. We’re pleased to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care all in one beautiful community. Located in Norwalk, IA, right next to Elizabeth Holland Park, Holland Farms provides easy access to walking trails and...
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Staff is great for the most part. Activities are targeted to older patients. Food - I cooked 98% of our meals. Most meals were similar to school like meals in with a lot of pork. Never had any fresh veggies...
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.
Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
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Can't say enough about how much I appreciate Regency! My Mom went through rehabilitation at their care center after suffering a major fall. She has now been on the assisted living side for almost a year. The...
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.
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...
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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice 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.
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Cost of memory care in Patterson, IA

The average cost of senior living in Patterson is $4,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bevington, IA with an average of $4,511 per month.

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

Patterson, IA
$4,519/mo
$4,511/mo

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

Patterson, IA
$4,519/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,945/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,519/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$5,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,882/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,356/mo

Senior living costs in Patterson 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: Patterson, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePatterson, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,519/mo$4,480/mo$4,945/mo
Assisted Living$4,507/mo$4,475/mo$4,711/mo
Independent Living$2,905/mo$3,264/mo$4,159/mo
Memory Care
Patterson, IA:$4,519/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Assisted Living
Patterson, IA:$4,507/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Independent Living
Patterson, IA:$2,905/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Memory care costs in Patterson, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Patterson 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
Patterson, IA$5,300/mo$6,895/mo-23.1%
Iowa$5,204/mo$5,483/mo-5.1%
National$5,531/mo$5,506/mo+0.5%
Patterson, IA
2024 average cost:$5,300/mo
2023 average cost:$6,895/mo
Percent change:-23.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,204/mo
2023 average cost:$5,483/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,531/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Patterson

Recent reviews for memory care in Patterson

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!

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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Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA

5.0
My loved one had been at this facility for quite a while, and they did an excellent job looking after her. The care they provided here was very good, and the staff were all friendly and professional. The care provided here was a bit more than what she ended up needing and so we looked into other ...
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Patterson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Patterson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Patterson, 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 Patterson 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 Patterson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Patterson, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
80%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Patterson 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 Patterson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Patterson, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Patterson 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 Patterson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Patterson, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Patterson 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 Patterson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Patterson, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Patterson 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 Patterson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Patterson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
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
80%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
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
60%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Patterson

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Holland Farms, Edencrest at The Legacy and Regency Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Patterson, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Patterson, Iowa. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Patterson, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Patterson, 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 Patterson, 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 Patterson, Iowa ranges from $1 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Patterson, Iowa is $4,519. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Patterson, Iowa typically starts at $1. 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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