Memory Care Communities in Davenport, IA

The average monthly rate for memory care in Davenport is $5,438 per month, which is slightly below both the statewide average for Iowa at $5,459 and the national median at $5,625. Memory care tends to be more affordable in Davenport than in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, where costs average $6,004 and $5,935 respectively. The Sioux City area offers slightly lower memory care costs than Davenport, averaging $5,185 per month.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care in Davenport comes at an average monthly cost of $5,438. 

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.

Seniors looking for more budget-friendly care options may want to consider adult day health care with its monthly rate of approximately $1,695 in the Davenport area. Assisted living is another option that provides 24-hour care for relatively independent seniors at a lower monthly rate than memory care, priced around $4,350 per month. In-home care or home health care are additional alternatives, both averaging $5,148 per month. For seniors requiring round-the-clock medical care, nursing home facilities are available, typically costing $6,327 for a semiprivate room.

In Iowa, residential care facilities that offer memory care services are monitored and licensed by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA). The DIA conducts routine inspections to assess the quality of care and services. In situations where the facility falls short, the DIA takes remedial action, either helping the facility achieve compliance or imposing disciplinary measures.

• With a cost-of-living index of 78.5, Davenport has a significantly lower cost of living than the national average of 100. This can be beneficial for seniors looking for an affordable lifestyle while paying for their long-term care.
• With a score of 103.3, the cost of health care in Davenport is slightly higher than the national average. However, the city boasts a higher number of physicians per population compared to the national average. With 232 physicians per 100,000 people, seniors have relatively easier access to medical services.
• Davenport residents have access to the 24-hour Quad Cities Select Specialty Hospital, which offers a comprehensive range of services for patients requiring neurological care.
• Davenport's crime rate is higher than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 35.8, compared to the U.S. average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 63.3, compared to the U.S. average of 35.4. However, crime rates have dropped over the last 20 years. 
• Davenport experiences a humid continental climate with distinct seasons. Summers can be hot, with average temperatures around 76°F, while winters are cold, with average temperatures around 23°F. Seniors should be prepared for both hot and cold weather conditions.