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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waterloo, IA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Waterloo, A Place for Mom can help. With 21 memory care facilities in Waterloo, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Memory Care facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown Waterloo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Falls, Evansdale or Elk Run Heights.

Waterloo Memory Care Facilities | 46 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Waterloo, IA
Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA
4.6

The quality of the building itself and the care really stood out to our family. The friendliness of the staff members is a 5+, we aren't to sure on the meals but everything in regards to the activities has been pretty good so far.

CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA
4.9

I felt that the staff relieved a lot of stress from the first interview. They reassured us that this is what they do, what their staff is trained to do; care for my loved one, in my case in memory care. There was always the question in my mind 'Should I be trying to do this care myself?' I am NOT trained to do it, so am most thankful there are compassionate, wonderful people who are. During the transport process, a non-emergency medical transport, the staff stayed in contact until they pulled up to the front doors, and greeted them with smiles. I have been included every step of the way and again, reassured that it would be figured out, if I didn't have an immediate answer to a particular question. I have eaten with my mother a few times now and the food has been very good. The meals were delicious, balanced, and presented in a visually pleasing way. I would definitely recommend CedarStone Senior Living to others. It is a colorful, joyful place with a wonderful, joyful staff.

Arlington Place at Oelwein
3.8

Some of the staff members are absolutely amazing, and some are difficult. The activities are pretty good, they do keep our loved one busy, and help keep her in a routine. Some care givers really tune into what she needs and likes, for example she enjoys keeping busy with chores, so they will have her wipe down the tables and set the tables herself.

CedarStone Senior Living

4715 Algonquin Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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10 reviews

Mom is so comfortable in her apartment. She is very relaxed there and has been sleeping well at night. She was hesitant to leave her friends and move two hrs away, but is making new friends all the time. ...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, CedarStone Senior Living, immerses residents in breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality and complete comfort. It’s a change we think you’ll find refreshingly unexpected.

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The Rose of Waterloo

421 Oak Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703

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9 reviews

My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...

Provides: Assisted Living
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About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...

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Rosewood Estate

1117 Maxhelen Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Bickford of Cedar Falls

5101 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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15 reviews

We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...

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Cedar River Tower Housing

106 E 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50703

Provides: Assisted Living

Cedar River Tower Housing

106 E 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50703

Provides: Assisted Living

Milvern Guest Home

407 E 1st St, Waterloo, IA 50703

Provides: Assisted Living

Milvern Guest Home

407 E 1st St, Waterloo, IA 50703

Provides: Assisted Living

Ridgeway Place

155 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...

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Friendship Village Center

600 Park Ln, Waterloo, IA 50702

Provides: Assisted Living

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Ravenwood Health Care Ctr

2651 Saint Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

Ravenwood Health Care Ctr

2651 Saint Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

Mt Village Apartments

1640 Mount Carmel Dr, Waterloo, IA 50703

Provides: Assisted Living

Mt Village Apartments

1640 Mount Carmel Dr, Waterloo, IA 50703

Provides: Assisted Living

Oak Park Estates

3212 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Oak Park Estates

3212 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Windhaven Assisted Living and Memory Care

5500 S Main Street Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

Willowwood

1100 Grove St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Provides: Assisted Living

Stanard Family Assisted Living Center, Inc

420 E 11th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1 review

We really like this place. They have a waiting list, so people seem to really like it. It's a little different atmosphere than most places. The rooms are bigger and more apartment like. The rooms have a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

PrairieStone Senior Living (Summer 2024)

4900 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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PrairieStone Senior Living (Summer 2024)

4900 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Waterloo, IA

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is 4,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of 3,549 per month.

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In Waterloo, Iowa, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In Waterloo, Iowa, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

Waterloo is relatively car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Waterloo include multiple bus routes and a public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Waterloo has partly limited biking infrastructure and is fairly walkable.

Health care

Waterloo offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Allen Hospital and MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.

Senior activities

Situated on the banks of Cedar River is Waterloo — one of Iowa’s most historic cities. Waterloo is home to a variety of museums, including John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum, Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, and Grout Museum of History and Science. Hockey fans can watch a Black Hawks game and anglers can fish at Harold Getty Lake or George Wyth State Park. Seniors can also enjoy recreational, leisure, and social activities at the Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center.

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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Waterloo, Iowa

Memory Care

Memory care offers intensive medical care to individuals with serious dementia and health conditions in a fully-staffed and monitored setting. A memory care community utilizes caregivers who have received annually trained in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s, memory care, and cognitive impairments. Memory care living environments possess supervised areas to limit wandering which is a typical symptom of the disease. Residents live in shared apartments or private rooms. Residents in memory care need support with grooming, bathing, and dressing. The annual median cost for a private room is around $82,537 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $76,103 . Iowa has a number of provisions associated with this type of community. The The Department of Inspections and Appeals and Health communities Division regulates this type of community.

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be the big influence in determining what community works best. Waterloo has a median home value of around $110,713 and the median cost of rent is $783 per month. The rent burden for Waterloo is about 16.3% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

In Waterloo, 17.0% live in poverty, 6.3% are widowed, 66.0% participate in the labor force, and 13.0% have some form of disability. In Waterloo, 8.1% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Waterloo has a population density of 424 people per square mile. In terms of education, 21.9% have a college degree, 33.9% have a high-school diploma, and 6.5% have a graduate degree. Out of the total city population, 50.6% are female and 49.4% are male. The median age of Waterloo is 37 years old. Racially, the population of Waterloo is 2.1% Asian, 3.2% mixed race, 75.8% white, 6.3% Hispanic, 2.5% other or not specified, 0.4% Native American, 15.6% black, and 0.4% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian.

State Information

An overview of Iowa

There are 120 general hospitals and 75 health centers that provide care for 3,168,703 Iowa residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mercy Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital, and And Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids. In terms of resources, Iowa has a cost of living index of 91.8, a grocery index rating of 95.9, and a housing index rating of 79.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. Residents of Iowa enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 32nd in the United States. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Iowa citizen is ranked 14th nation-wide. Additionally, Iowa is ranked 20th by healthcare standards.

Social demographics of the state

The state of Iowa ranks 43rd in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religion, 36% of Iowa residents attend religious services among the 5,107 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-28%, Mainline Protestant-30%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Iowa there are 289 masonic lodges. In the most recent presidential election, 51% of Iowa residents voted Republican and 42% voted Democrat. The state has a median age of 38 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55.

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. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 6.46 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Iowa is around 2.93 inches. Iowa experiences an average humidity rating of about 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 78%. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 22F. The average high winter temperature is around 40F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 4F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 72F. The average high summer temperature is around 88F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 55F during the month of June. 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 Arrowgrass, bunchberry, tumblegrass, and bearberry. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the lynx, the bear, the black wolf, or the gray wolf. The state animal of Iowa is the eastern goldfinch.

Frequently asked questions

There are 21 memory care facilities near Waterloo, Iowa. See the full list.

The 21 memory care facilities near you in Waterloo, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Iowa ranges from $4,026 to $4,963. The average Memory Care cost in Waterloo, Iowa is 4,325. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waterloo, Iowa typically starts at $4,026. 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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