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Memory care in Pickering 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 Pickering is about $4,502 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 111 communities, read 858 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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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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.
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, 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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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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At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Pickering, IA

The average cost of senior living in Pickering is $4,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grinnell, IA with an average of $4,471 per month.

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

Pickering, IA
$4,502/mo
$4,541/mo
$4,672/mo

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

Pickering, IA
$4,502/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,502/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,900/mo
Studio
$5,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,663/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,192/mo

Senior living costs in Pickering 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: Pickering, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickering, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,502/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,575/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,205/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Pickering, IA:$4,502/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Pickering, IA:$4,575/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Pickering, IA:$3,205/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Pickering, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pickering 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
Pickering, IA$7,277/mo$6,779/mo+7.3%
Iowa$6,855/mo$6,382/mo+7.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Pickering, IA
2024 average cost:$7,277/mo
2023 average cost:$6,779/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,855/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Pickering

Recent reviews for memory care in Pickering

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!

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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Pickering review score based on 203 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 88 Pickering memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pickering 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

Pickering review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Pickering, IA88 facilities
8.1
Ferguson, IA115 facilities
8.0
Gilman, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Pickering 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 203 reviews of 88 Pickering memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pickering 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.
Pickering, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Pickering memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickering memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickering, 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 Pickering 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 Pickering 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
40.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pickering 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 Pickering Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pickering, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pickering 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 Pickering partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickering, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickering 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 Pickering communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickering, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickering 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 Pickering offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickering, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Pickering

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pickering, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 111 memory care facilities near Pickering, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Pickering, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 111 memory care facilities near you in Pickering, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pickering, 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 Pickering, 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 Pickering, Iowa ranges from $415 to $11520. The average Memory Care cost in Pickering, Iowa is $4,502. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pickering, Iowa typically starts at $415. 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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