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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Urbandale, IA for 2024

There are 16 Memory Care Facilities in the Urbandale area, with 3 in Urbandale and 13 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Urbandale is $5,491 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500.

To help you with your search, browse the 62 reviews below for memory care facilities in Urbandale. On average, consumers rate memory care in Urbandale 4.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Johnston with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Memory Care Facilities in Urbandale, Iowa

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Urbandale

The city of Urbandale is home to nearly 44,000 people and has a senior community that makes up close to 14 percent of the population. The Alzheimer's Association reports that Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed primarily in older adults over the age of 65 and is the leading cause of dementia. About 64,000 people in Iowa are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and as the population continues to age, that number is expected to increase by over 14 percent.

To serve local seniors with dementia, Urbandale has two memory care facilities, and there are a dozen more nearby. In most cases, memory care services are offered in assisted living programs that meet additional requirements to be certified as special care units. They are licensed through the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Urbandale

  • Social Security benefits are not taxed in Iowa, so Urbandale seniors who rely entirely on this form of retirement income do not pay income tax at all. Other types of retirement income are taxed, but those over the age of 55 are eligible for a deduction.
  • Compared to the rest of Iowa, Urbandale's crime rate is higher than that of 81 percent of the state's cities and towns of all sizes, though it's considerably lower than most cities of the same size nationwide. Residents have a one in 164 chance of being the victim of a violent crime and a one in 61 chance of being the victim of a property crime. To keep residents safe, memory care facilities have alarm systems, security cameras and controlled exits.
  • Urbandale has warm, humid summers, with July highs in the 80s and humid conditions about 80 percent of the time. Winters are cold and snowy, with January lows in the teens. The region receives about 35 inches of annual snowfall, compared to the national average of 26 inches, which may be a consideration for families who travel to Urbandale throughout the year to visit their loved one in memory care.
  • The Urbandale 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.

Paying for Memory Care in Urbandale

Memory Care costs in Urbandale start around $5,491 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 Urbandale 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.

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Urbandale

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 Urbandale

Urbandale 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 Urbandale, please visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Urbandale

Urbandale-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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Anna

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bickford of Urbandale

Some of the best things about Bickford of Urbandale were the staff. They were just super. After mom fell and broke her hip, she got the best care there. They were wonderful. They cared a lot about...

Provider response

We are so honored to have been able to care for your mom. Thank you for allowing her to be part of our family. We truly can't thank you enough for such a kind review. Come visit us anytime.

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Chris

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Senior Suites of Urbandale

My wife has moved into the Senior Suites of Urbandale. She's in memory care. She seems to be adapting to her surroundings. They tell me that she's being calm and pleasant. They like her company....

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Charlotte

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

My father was at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center for 20 days and passed away. It was fabulous. He got COVID a week ago and that pretty much was our problem. I couldn't have asked for a...

Provider response

Hi Charlotte, Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear your loved one was feeling cared for and comfortable at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. We always strive to care for our...

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Memory Care Facilities near Urbandale, IA

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