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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alton, IA
Memory care in Alton 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 Alton is about $3,633 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 3 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family. You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner. Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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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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Cost of memory care in Alton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Alton is $3,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Primghar, IA with an average of $3,418 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alton, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alton, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alton, IA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Alton
Recent reviews for memory care in Alton
Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA
4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Alton memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton 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 Alton 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%
65.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alton 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 Alton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton 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 Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
41.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton 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 Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton 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 Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
39.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living, Friendly Horizons and Heritage House Nursing Home are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 17 memory care facilities near Alton, Iowa. See the full list.
The 17 memory care facilities near you in Alton, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alton, 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 Alton, 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 Alton, Iowa ranges from $700 to $8450. The average Memory Care cost in Alton, Iowa is $3,633. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alton, Iowa typically starts at $700. 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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