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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thornton, IA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Thornton, A Place for Mom can help. With 80 memory care facilities in Thornton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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


You may also consider nearby communities such as Clear Lake, Belmond or Swaledale.

Thornton Memory Care Facilities | 61 Reviews

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Average starting price $4,022/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Thornton, IA
Homestead of Mason City
4.0 / 5.0

Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4 / 5.0

They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles on a shelf but I have never seen any open. There is very little interaction with the residents. They seem to just send everyone back to their rooms after mealtime. On the other side, assisted living side, they have several activities that residents can partake in like exercise class, bingo, a boat trip outing, but nothing in memory care.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.8 / 5.0

This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Homestead of Mason City

2501 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401

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It's a bit of a challenge because I don't have anything to compare to but, overall, I think our experience at Homestead of Mason City has been very favorable and we are very satisfied with the overall care...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...

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35 reviews

They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...

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Parker Place

707 Highway 57, Parkersburg, IA 50665

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8 reviews

I would say receive the appropriate care, they answer all my questions and contact me as needed for follow-up care or something I need to be made aware of. Huge respect for nurse [name removed] who really...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Parker Place is a vibrant community that feels like home. We are the perfect place for active individuals who simply want a comfortable, secure and enjoyable place to live. For those residents who require more personalized care, our staff can assist you so that you can still be part of an active...

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Whispering Willow

601 Dawn Ave, Fredericksburg, IA 50630

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2 reviews

Staff at Whispering Willow were wonderful with my Dad during his short stay. Both staff and the other residents were kind and encouraging. Dad even found a brother and sister he knew, who he spent time with...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

1201 Garfield Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

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3 reviews

Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...

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Cedar Vale

100 Poppe Ln, Nashua, IA 50658

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The staff has been communicating well with the family they are very friendly. My mother really enjoys her meals the portions and taste seems good. There are a few activities that she has been engaging in...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cedar Vale Assisted Living opened it's doors in 2005 to serve those in Nashua, Iowa by providing them with a beautiful place to live set back off the road surrounded by trees in a more peaceful atmosphere.

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Bickford of Fort Dodge

1536 20th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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4 reviews

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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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

1615 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

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3 reviews

It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...

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Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

405 27 Avenue South, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

405 27 Avenue South, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center

1107 7th St NE, Belmond, IA 50421

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...

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The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr

400 US Highway 18 W, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

About ABCM CorporationOakwood 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 care...

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Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center

490 W Lyons St, Garner, IA 50438

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

About ABCM CorporationConcord 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 care...

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Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Hm

1037 19th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Hm

1037 19th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

USA Healthcare Mason City

222 S Pierce Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

USA Healthcare Mason City

222 S Pierce Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

Franklin General Ambulance Svc

1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441

Provides: Assisted Living

Franklin General Ambulance Svc

1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441

Provides: Assisted Living

Apple Valley Hampton

1724 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Apple Valley Hampton

1724 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Cornerstone AL

302 2nd St NE, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

Cornerstone AL

302 2nd St NE, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

Shalom Tower

304 3rd St NE, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living

Shalom Tower

304 3rd St NE, Mason City, IA 50401

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Thornton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is 4,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coulter, IA with an average of 2,798 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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There are 80 memory care facilities near Thornton, Iowa. See the full list.

The 80 memory care facilities near you in Thornton, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Iowa ranges from $3,401 to $5,733. The average Memory Care cost in Thornton, Iowa is 4,022. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thornton, Iowa typically starts at $3,401. 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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