Memory Care Communities in Ankeny, Iowa
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Ankeny, IA below include 8 memory care communities with 65 reviews. On average in Ankeny, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Cities in Iowa
Johnston
$6,480
Pleasant Hill
$6,000
Des Moines
$5,702
US
$5,694
Ankeny
$5,677
West Des Moines
$5,579
Urbandale
$5,491
Paying for Memory Care in Ankeny
Memory Care costs in Ankeny start around $5,677 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Ankeny and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Ankeny
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Iowa page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Ankeny
Ankeny and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Ankeny, please visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Ankeny
Ankeny is situated in Iowa, a state in which the Alzheimer's Association reports that 64,000 seniors are living with Alzheimer's disease. This disease, which predominantly affects the senior community, is the leading cause of dementia. Ankeny's own senior community comprises over 9 percent of the 62,000-person population.
Ankeny has three memory care facilities for local seniors with dementia, and those who are willing to look outside the city proper will find another seven facilities close by. In Ankeny, as in the rest of the state, memory care is generally provided in assisted living programs. To offer memory care, an assisted living program must be certified as a dementia care unit through the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Ankeny
- While Iowa taxes most forms of retirement income, those who are over the age of 55 are eligible for a deduction to offset the expense. The state does not impose an income tax on Social Security benefits or public pensions.
- The Ankeny area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Des Moines.
- Ankeny's general crime rate is high relative to the other cities and communities in Iowa. However, when it's compared to other U.S. cities of the same size, its crime rate is significantly lower. While Ankeny is generally safe, as they are touring memory care facilities, families may want to inquire about the measures are taken to keep residents secure and prevent wandering.
- Although Ankeny's overall cost of living is only slightly higher than the national average, the cost of healthcare in this city is over 10 percent higher than the nationwide median. This may be a consideration for seniors who are on a tight budget.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Ankeny
Ankeny-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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lindren
1.0
Review of Edencrest at Siena Hills
Patient is found in dirty clothes. Dirty bed. Had to clean bathroom myself. Had to bring food in as the food was not good. Nurse on staff is home sick more than she is working. Very expensive...
Provider response
Thank you for feedback. We take this information very seriously and would like to speak to you personally in more detail. Please reach out to Nick Lensch, Regional Director of Operations, so we...
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Susan
5.0
Review of Edencrest at Siena Hills
My husband just moved into Edencrest at Siena Hills. It looks beautiful, it's clean and the interaction with the staff, so far, has been great. Today, they're hanging a TV and curtain rod, and so...
Provider response
Welcome to the Edencrest at Siena Hills Family! We appreciate your feedback and strive to roll out the Red Carpet for our residents, families and visitors every day. Thank you!
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C.K.
5.0
Review of 3801 Grand
I toured 3801 Grand. It was actually my top choice. It's a nice facility. They're very friendly staff, and their price was better. Activities and amenities seemed good. They had lots of several...
Provider response
C.K., thank you so much for your feedback! I'm glad you found 3801 Grand to be a friendly, homelike atmosphere! We certainly are fortunate to be able to have a smaller, more intimate setting for...