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Memory care in Thorpe 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 Thorpe is about $4,043 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 107 communities, read 455 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Ahva Living of East Dubuque
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I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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Photo of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
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The people are very friendly. Communication could be better between the staff and the patient/family. The care is generally good, although they're short-staffed like every place right now, so the wait time...
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.
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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.
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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Penn Center
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, 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.
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.
Photo of PEOPLES Memorial Hospital
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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 Oak View
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 CorporationGrandview Health 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...
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.
Photo of Maple Memory Lane
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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.
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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.
Photo of Woodland Park Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Thorpe, IA

The average cost of senior living in Thorpe is $4,043 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delaware, IA with an average of $3,038 per month.

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

Thorpe, IA
$4,043/mo
$4,105/mo

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

Thorpe, IA
$4,043/mo
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$5,070/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,043/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,738/mo
Studio
$5,041/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,141/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Thorpe over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Thorpe

Recent reviews for memory care in Thorpe

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Thorpe review score based on 80 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 92 Thorpe memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thorpe 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

Thorpe review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Thorpe, IA92 facilities
7.3
Dundee, IA117 facilities
0
Manchester, IA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Thorpe 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 80 reviews of 92 Thorpe memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thorpe 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.
Thorpe, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Thorpe memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorpe memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorpe, 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 Thorpe 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 Thorpe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thorpe, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thorpe 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 Thorpe Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thorpe, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thorpe 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 Thorpe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorpe, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.1%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorpe 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 Thorpe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorpe, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorpe 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 Thorpe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorpe, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 107 memory care facilities near Thorpe, Iowa. See the full list.

The 107 memory care facilities near you in Thorpe, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thorpe, 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 Thorpe, 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 Thorpe, Iowa ranges from $120 to $9040. The average Memory Care cost in Thorpe, Iowa is $4,043. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thorpe, 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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