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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Riggs, IA

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Memory care in Riggs 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 Riggs is about $4,217 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 90 communities, read 609 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Cherry Ridge and Hallmark Care Center
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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Freeport
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Riggs, IA

The average cost of senior living in Riggs is $4,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellevue, IA with an average of $3,638 per month.

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

Riggs, IA
$4,217/mo
$4,121/mo
$4,303/mo

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

Riggs, IA
$4,217/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,217/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,565/mo
Studio
$4,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,731/mo

Senior living costs in Riggs 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: Riggs, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiggs, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,217/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,217/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$2,745/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Riggs, IA:$4,217/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Riggs, IA:$4,217/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Riggs, IA:$2,745/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Riggs, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Riggs 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.

Riggs, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Riggs, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Riggs 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
Riggs, IA$6,245/mo$5,784/mo+8.0%
Iowa$6,825/mo$6,382/mo+6.9%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Riggs, IA
2024 average cost:$6,245/mo
2023 average cost:$5,784/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,825/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Riggs

Recent reviews for memory care in Riggs

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Bickford of Davenport

5.0
My mom's memory is improving, before she would say little phrases and now she is asking me questions. They have challenging activities and she participates in a lot of things. I talked with the staff and they tell me she is pleasant and happy. She is where she should be and they treat her with ...
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New Perspective Silvis

4.7
We have been very happy with New Perspectives in Silvis, IL. The facility is very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. They have done everything possible to make Mom's transition as easy as possible!

Riggs review score based on 151 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 151 reviews of 79 Riggs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riggs 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

Riggs review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Riggs, IA79 facilities
7.9
Delmar, IA86 facilities
8.3
Charlotte, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Riggs 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 151 reviews of 79 Riggs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Riggs 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.
Riggs, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Riggs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riggs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riggs, 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 Riggs 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 Riggs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riggs, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riggs 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 Riggs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riggs, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riggs 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 Riggs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riggs, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riggs 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 Riggs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riggs, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riggs 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 Riggs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riggs, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Riggs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fountains, Morningside of Sterling and Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Riggs, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 90 memory care facilities near Riggs, Iowa. See the full list.
The 90 memory care facilities near you in Riggs, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Riggs, 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 Riggs, 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 Riggs, Iowa ranges from $360 to $8630. The average Memory Care cost in Riggs, Iowa is $4,217. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Riggs, 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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