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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Linby, IA

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iowa is $6,921, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Linby area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Addington Place of Fairfield
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8.6
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8.6
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I feel the staff does a good job. [name removed], the activities coordinator, is caring and sincerely attempts to get the residents to participate in activities. [name removed], the BOA, has many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
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1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of River Valley Place of Ottumwa
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27 reviews
7.9
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My main critic is there is not enough staff all the time. I realize activity wise, it is hard to do activities with someone who can't do much. Sometimes there is only 1 person to help the memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Linby, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $6,921 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Assisted Living$5,482/mo$5,909/mo7.2% below national median
Independent Living$2,852/mo$3,532/mo19.3% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:7.2% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:19.3% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Linby

Recent reviews for memory care in Linby

Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA

5.0
I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed assurance that they were there whenever she needed something.

Addington Place of Fairfield

5.0
The staff is helpful and caring to the patient and the family. Addington Place is clean and no issues with odor or unpleasant smells. The room size is adequate and appropriate for a patient's needs. The food is good and my husband has no complaints whatsoever. The dining area is picked up and ...
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River Valley Place of Ottumwa

4.0
I think is very clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. My main concern is the number of "aids" in the memory care area and activities. It seems like they only have 1 person in that area even when serving meals. I think they need to have another person helping during meals. It also looks ...
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Linby review score based on 234 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 234 reviews of 10 Linby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Linby review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Linby review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Linby, IA10 facilities
9.2
Mount Pleasant, IA3 facilities
9.2
Ottumwa, IA4 facilities

Review subcategories for Linby memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 234 reviews of 10 Linby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Linby resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Linby, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Linby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linby, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Linby memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Linby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Linby, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.8%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.8%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.4%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Linby memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Linby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Linby, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.2%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.9%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.1%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Linby memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Linby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Linby, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Linby memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Linby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Linby, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
55.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linby memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Linby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Linby, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.1%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.5%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Linby

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Linby protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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There are 12 memory care facilities near Linby, Iowa. See the full list.
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