The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Woodbury County, IA for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Woodbury County, IA

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Bickford of Sioux City

Provides: Memory Care
4020 Indian Hills Dr., Sioux City, IA 51108
"We toured Bickford of Sioux City for my husband. We just thought it was a nice place, close to home, and we just kind of thought it was a good place to go. It is small and they seem to offer a lot..." More

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Lawton Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
200 East Char Mac Drive, Lawton, IA 51030
"Why not let someone else do your housekeeping, cooking and yard work? Lawton Senior Living's friendly and caring staff is here to make life a little easier and a lot more exciting! We have studio,..." More

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Caring Star 2016

Whispering Creek Retirement Community

Provides: Memory Care
2609 Nicklaus Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106
"Whispering Creek Retirement Community is a family-oriented, personalized senior living option for many Sioux City residents. It offers an array of services including independent living, assisted..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Woodbury County

    Woodbury County is situated in the extreme western region of Iowa and is home to a little over 100,000 people. In the senior community, which makes up nearly 15 percent of the total population, roughly one in 10 Medicare beneficiaries has Alzheimer's disease or dementia. 

    There are two memory care facilities in Woodbury County, both of which are located in Sioux City. These facilities share housing with assisted living programs that are certified as dementia care units by the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division, as is the case across the state.

    • Woodbury County is a very affordable place to live, with overall living expenses coming in 8 percent below the state average and nearly 20 percent below the national average. Although healthcare expenses are high here compared to the nation as a whole, they are about 6 percent below the state median. The region's relatively low cost of living may let families allocate more money toward memory care expenses.
    • Iowa exempts all Social Security income from state income tax and provides a deduction on all other types of retirement income. Therefore, seniors may put more of their income toward memory care in Woodbury County.
    • Over the course of a year, temperatures in Woodbury County fluctuate between 10 degrees and 85 degrees, and the region receives about 33 inches of annual snowfall. To ensure year-round comfort for residents, many memory care facilities have individual climate control in residents' bedrooms.
    • Woodbury County's crime rate is a little higher than the national median. On a 100-point scale where a higher score indicates more crime, property crime in this county is rated 43.1 and violent crime is rated 44.5, versus the national averages of 38.1 and 31.1. Families may want to ask about the security measures taken by their loved ones' memory care facilities.


    Paying for Memory Care in Woodbury County

    Average Monthly Costs

    Counties in Iowa

    $6,144.00 Douglas County
    $5,950.00 Carroll County
    $5,747.00 US
    $5,500.00 Madison County
    $5,181.00 Pottawattamie County
    $4,972.00 Woodbury County

    Memory Care costs in Woodbury County start around $4,972 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Woodbury County 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 Woodbury County

    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 Woodbury County

    Woodbury County 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 Woodbury County, please visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.

    Directory of Winners in the Woodbury County Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Woodbury County

    Woodbury County-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.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Woodbury County

    • Review of Bickford of Sioux City

      My wife is in Bickford of Sioux City's memory care. I like that they know how to handle them. The staff is excellent. My wife says that the food is good. They have a lot of activities, just about e... Read more

      Richard
    • Review of Bickford of Sioux City

      We toured Bickford of Sioux City for my husband. We just thought it was a nice place, close to home, and we just kind of thought it was a good place to go. It is small and they seem to offer a lot ... Read more

      ReviewerVT021820214
    • Review of Bickford of Sioux City

      We are very impressed with Bickford of Sioux City. My mother-in-law is currently living in their memory care. I like the assisted living building a little better because it seems brighter and up-to... Read more

      Meryl
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