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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Meltonville, IA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Meltonville, A Place for Mom can help. With 96 memory care facilities in Meltonville, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Meltonville incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Meltonville memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Meltonville, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mason City, Albert Lea and Northwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mason City, Albert Lea and Northwood.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 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
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, 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, 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.
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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 Mills Harbour and Lake Mills 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 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationOakwood 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 care...
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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.
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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 Heather Haus Apartment
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, 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, 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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.

Cost of memory care in Meltonville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Meltonville is $3,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,523 per month.

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

Meltonville, IA
$3,977/mo
$4,058/mo

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

Meltonville, IA
$3,977/mo
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,977/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,443/mo
Studio
$4,320/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,342/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Meltonville

Recent reviews for memory care in Meltonville

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN

5.0
I would rate all seven categories a 5. My mother tells us often that she is very happy at Cascade Creek and she likes the staff. As a family that makes all the difference in the world. The facility is about 3 years old. The facility still looks clean and fresh. Thank-you A Place For Mom for ...
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Meltonville review score based on 53 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 78 Meltonville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Meltonville 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

Meltonville review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Meltonville, IA78 facilities
5.4
Carpenter, IA18 facilities
0
St. Ansgar, IA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Meltonville 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 53 reviews of 78 Meltonville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Meltonville 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.
Meltonville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.5
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Meltonville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meltonville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meltonville, 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 Meltonville 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 Meltonville 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
19.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
65%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Meltonville 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 Meltonville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meltonville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meltonville 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 Meltonville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meltonville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
7.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Meltonville 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 Meltonville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meltonville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
11.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meltonville 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 Meltonville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meltonville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.2%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.2%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.7%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedars of Austin, Cascade Creek Memory Care and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Meltonville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 96 memory care facilities near Meltonville, Iowa. See the full list.

The 96 memory care facilities near you in Meltonville, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Meltonville, 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 Meltonville, 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 Meltonville, Iowa ranges from $804 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Meltonville, Iowa is $3,977. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Meltonville, Iowa typically starts at $804. 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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