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Caring Stars Winner
Independence Village of Ankeny
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"I am the daughter of a current resident at Independence village. Making the move here was not something my dad wanted to...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,560
Memory Care Communities in Ankeny, IA
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authentic reviews in Ankeny, IA below include 37 memory care communities with 489 reviews. On average in Ankeny, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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37 Providers
Edencrest at Siena Hills
455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
"The staff at Eden Crest are the best! My mother n law feels so comfortable and well cared for there. They treat her...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,900
Rock Creek Senior Living
3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"I really liked Journey Senior Living of Ankeny. The staff member was really friendly, spent a lot of time with me, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,915
Edencrest at Green Meadows
6750 Corporate Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
"Edencrest at Green Meadows was a new facility in a beautiful environment. I felt that it had adequate open spaces. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,900
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of Urbandale
5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
"Bickford of Urbandale was the best. It was a very nice place. I liked that as they were giving me a tour, they were...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,734
Edencrest at Beaverdale
3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
"Edencrest at Beaverdale is a brand-new and beautiful place. Dining is like eating in a restaurant. The staff seems...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Ramsey Village
1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
"We visited Ramsey Village for my mother. It was very nice. The staff seemed very nice too. The rooms were very nice...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$6,510
Edencrest at Tuscany
1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
"We toured Edencrest at Tuscany for my in-laws. Our overall experience was just what we expected. We met with Kevin, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,700
StoryPoint Urbandale
8525 Urbandale Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322
"My dad moved in. First off, their staff there is fabulous. They've been very helpful. They had to do an emergency intake...
Memory Care
$4,500
Edencrest at Pleasant Hill
6151 Martha Miller Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"I toured Edencrest at Pleasant Hill. It's new, and the administrator who took me on the tour seemed like she knew what...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,800
Edencrest at Riverwoods
2210 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
"My parents have moved into Edencrest at Riverwoods. Everything is great. They are very helpful. There is good...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
Edencrest at Timberline
14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
Edencrest at Timberline, located at 14001 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale, Iowa, offers a comprehensive range of senior...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,600
Caring Stars Winner
Woodlands Creek Senior Living
12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
"Woodlands Creek was high on our list. Everything about it was very nice. It had wonderful facilities, a good location...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,010
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of West Des Moines
5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
"Bickford of West Des Moines was nice, and they had a lot to offer in terms of the level of care. The lady who gave me...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,734
Caring Stars Winner
Independence Village Of Waukee
1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
"I went to the Independence Village of Waukee. It's kind of a one-stop-shop. They kind of had a main building, and they...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$5,882
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"We toured the MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek and my grandmother liked it. It was the newest...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,750
Edencrest Kettlestone
805 SE Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
"I like that everything is very modern and up to date at Edencrest Kettlestone. The staff is very good. My dad says the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,200
Edencrest at the Legacy
2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211
"We went to tour Edencrest at The Legacy. It looked beautiful and I like the meal option, but I thought it was too small...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,300
Holland Farms Senior Living
2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211
"I toured Holland Farms Senior Living in Norwalk and saw their assisted living. It's a little bigger but it's kind of all...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,695
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Edencrest at Adel
621 302nd Place, Adel, IA 50003
Edencrest at Adel is a vibrant senior living community located at 621 302nd Place in the welcoming town of Adel, Iowa...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,800
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Kimber
4.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
The staff are very caring and get to know the residents personally. There are daily planned activities, as well as occasional larger events.
Provider response
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re so happy to hear you’ve noticed the care and personal connections our team builds with residents. Creating a lively and...
Memory Care
Heidi
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
The staff are all so caring and friendly!! That treat my parents like their own!!!! They love on them sooo well!!! They have infinite patience!!! I can’t say enough about how awesome the caring...
Provider response
Hello Heidi, Thank you so much for sharing your kind words! We’re overjoyed to hear how much your family feels cared for and supported by our team. Creating a warm, loving environment where...
Memory Care
Julie Weltha
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
I am over the moon that my Dad is enjoying the Memory Care Center at Independence Village so much. We were so worried about how he would feel with us downsizing his apartment and having him in a...
Provider response
Hello Julie, It’s heartwarming to hear that your dad is thriving in our memory care neighborhood. The beautiful common space truly is a special gathering spot, and it's wonderful that he’s found...
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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.