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Memory care in Thornton 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 Thornton is about $4,130 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 67 communities, read 81 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness 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...
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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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills 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...
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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.
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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
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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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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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.
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
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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, 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
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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Thornton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $4,130 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coulter, IA with an average of $2,846 per month.

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

Thornton, IA
$4,130/mo
$4,075/mo
$3,953/mo

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

Thornton, IA
$4,130/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,130/mo

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

Studio
$4,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,181/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Senior living costs in Thornton 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: Thornton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornton, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,130/mo$4,480/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,130/mo$4,475/mo$4,708/mo
Independent Living$2,972/mo$3,264/mo$4,157/mo
Memory Care
Thornton, IA:$4,130/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Thornton, IA:$4,130/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Independent Living
Thornton, IA:$2,972/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Thornton

Recent reviews for memory care in Thornton

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

5.0
Staff at Whispering Willow were wonderful with my Dad during his short stay. Both staff and the other residents were kind and encouraging. Dad even found a brother and sister he knew, who he spent time with in his high school years. As Dad started to decline, staff kept me updated with changes ...
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Thornton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.1%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
6.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Thornton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Mason City, Rotary Senior Living and Parker Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thornton, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 67 memory care facilities near Thornton, Iowa. See the full list.

The 67 memory care facilities near you in Thornton, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Iowa ranges from $560 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Thornton, Iowa is $4,130. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thornton, Iowa typically starts at $560. 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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