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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fort Dodge, IA

Last Updated: 11/15/24

If your loved one needs memory care in Fort Dodge, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Fort Dodge, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Fort Dodge incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Fort Dodge memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Fort Dodge, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Humboldt, Humboldt or Coalville.

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Average starting price $3,831/month
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Average starting price $1,982/month

Bickford of Fort Dodge

1536 20th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....

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Wahkonsa Manor

927 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Provides: Assisted Living

Wahkonsa Manor

927 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Provides: Assisted Living

Greenleaf Retirement Community

1305 N 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Provides: Assisted Living

Fort Dodge Villa Care Ctr

2721 10th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Provides: Assisted Living

Trinity Regional Hospital

802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care

Trinity Regional Hospital

802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care

River Ridge And Gardens AL

420 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Provides: Assisted Living

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Cost of memory care in Fort Dodge, IA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Dodge is 3,831 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moorland, IA with an average of 3,401 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Fort Dodge, Iowa

Memory Care

Memory care communities operate in accordance with a memory-care specific care curriculum. A memory care community employs caregivers who are trained annually in assisting patients with an inability to make basic care choices, cognitive impairments, and Alzheimer’s. Memory care living communities have secured communities to limit wandering which is a standard symptom of Alzheimer’s. Organized activities are delivered by caregivers trained specifically on caring for seniors with cognitive impairments. Memory care provides 24-hour monitored care with social activities, health management, and meals for residents. The annual median cost for a private room is around $82,537 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $76,103 . The state of Iowa maintains specific standards related to this kind of community. The The Department of Inspections and Appeals and Health communities Division supervises this community type.

Cost of Living

Cost of living is a big influence in choosing which destination is the best fit for your family. The rent burden for Fort Dodge is around 16.6% of the average person’s monthly income. Per month, the median cost of rent in Fort Dodge is $702 per month and the median price of a house in Fort Dodge is around $89,527.

Demographics and Values

Of the population of Fort Dodge 6.4% have a graduate degree, 32.7% have a high-school diploma, and 21.8% have a college degree. Currently, the population of Fort Dodge consists of 24,223 people and in total the Fort Dodge metro area has a population of 24,305. Fort Dodge has a population density of 584 people per square mile. Racially, the population of Fort Dodge is 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 6.6% black, 1.5% mixed race, 0.5% other or not specified, 89.3% white, 0.3% Native American, 1.9% Asian, and 5.5% Hispanic. In Fort Dodge, 8.3% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Out of the total population of Fort Dodge, 7.5% are widows, 19.0% live in poverty, 6.3% do not have health insurance, and 16.3% have some form of disability. Out of the total city population, 51.6% are male and 48.4% are female. The median age of Fort Dodge is 37 years old.

State Information

An overview of Iowa

There are 120 hospitals and 75 health centers that service a population of 3,168,703. The three highest ranked hospitals in Iowa are Mercy Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital, and And Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids. Overall, Iowa ranks 14th out of all states in quality of life and 20th in healthcare. Out of a national average of 100, Iowa has a cost of living index rating of 92, a grocery index rating of 96, and a housing index rating of 80. Based on natural beauty, Iowa ranks 32nd in the nation.

Social demographics of the state

In the most recent presidential election, 51% of Iowa residents voted Republican and 42% voted Democrat. In Iowa, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38. The state of Iowa ranks 43rd in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 36% of Iowa’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 5,107 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-28%, Mainline Protestant-30%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Iowa there are 289 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Iowa is 41.2 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 53.8 AQI. During the summer, the average temperature in Iowa is around 72F. The average high summer temperature is around 88F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 55F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Iowa drops to around 22F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 40F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 4F in the month of January. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Iowa is around 2.93 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 6.46 inches. On average, the humidity rating for Iowa is around 72%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of December. While residents of Iowa mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Iowa can include floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Iowa

The state of Iowa has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of cinnamon ferns, twinleaf, tumblegrass, and dryflower. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the lynx, the bison, the elk, or the mountain lion. The state animal of Iowa is the eastern goldfinch.

Frequently asked questions

Independence Village of Ames, Bickford of Ames and Rolling Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fort Dodge, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 8 memory care facilities near Fort Dodge, Iowa. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Fort Dodge, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fort Dodge, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Fort Dodge, Iowa ranges from $4,715 to $4,715. The average Memory Care cost in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 3,831. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fort Dodge, Iowa typically starts at $4,715. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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