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Memory care in St Olaf 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 St Olaf is about $3,552 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 69 communities, read 131 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Morningside Assisted Living provides quality living solutions to seniors in south central Wisconsin. Morningside offers assisted living services to seniors who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care in their day-to-day lives. Located in the charming community of...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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
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, 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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 St Olaf, IA

The average cost of senior living in St Olaf is $3,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in St Olaf, IA vs. nearby cities

St Olaf, IA
$3,552/mo
$3,709/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in St Olaf, IA vs. the state and national average

St Olaf, IA
$3,552/mo
$4,347/mo
U.S. national average
$4,839/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in St Olaf vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,552/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in St Olaf, IA by room type

Studio
$4,529/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,853/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,275/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in St Olaf over time

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What families are saying about memory care in St Olaf

Recent reviews for memory care in St Olaf

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!

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA

4.1
Everyone is very friendly. They really are trying to make Mom comfortable and make friends. They are very concerned about her and call me if they see a problem. Nice and bright and a lot of nice seating areas. There is always something going on to keep people active.

Arlington Place at Oelwein

3.8
Some of the staff members are absolutely amazing, and some are difficult. The activities are pretty good, they do keep our loved one busy, and help keep her in a routine. Some care givers really tune into what she needs and likes, for example she enjoys keeping busy with chores, so they will ...
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St Olaf review score based on 36 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 56 St Olaf memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Olaf 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

St Olaf review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
St Olaf, IA56 facilities
8.3
Farmersburg, IA58 facilities
8.2
Elkader, IA5 facilities

Review subcategories for St Olaf 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 36 reviews of 56 St Olaf memory care communities. This chart helps you compare St Olaf 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.
St Olaf, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
3.9
3.9
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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St Olaf memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Olaf memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Olaf, 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 St Olaf 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 St Olaf 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
25%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.9%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Olaf 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 St Olaf Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Olaf, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Olaf 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 St Olaf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Olaf, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.6%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in St Olaf 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 St Olaf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Olaf, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Olaf 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 St Olaf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Olaf, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.2%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
23.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 69 memory care facilities near St Olaf, Iowa. See the full list.

The 69 memory care facilities near you in St Olaf, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in St Olaf, 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 St Olaf, 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 St Olaf, Iowa ranges from $120 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in St Olaf, Iowa is $3,552. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in St Olaf, Iowa typically starts at $120. 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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