The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is located 7 miles from downtown near parks and medical offices. We've included it on our list for its holistic approach to memory care. Its state-of-the-art Holistic Harbors program focuses on connection rather than loss, providing customizable activities, such as physical fitness and stress management, to improve brain function. Each resident receives an individualized care plan including their family history, skills and passions, ensuring they have access to tailored care. Elegant studio suites are designed with comfort in mind, offering private bathrooms and secured access to common areas, and daily meals are prepared by executive chefs following Mind Diet guidelines to slow brain function loss.

CountryHouse is nestled in a quiet residential area, with secured grounds featuring outdoor sitting areas and walking paths to keep memory care residents safe while they explore the community. Seniors have access to private rooms and are encouraged to bring their own furniture and mementos to personalize their surroundings. Trained staff is available 24/7 to ensure residents' needs are met, and programs based on memory care concepts are provided to trigger positive memories and improve brain function. The community serves homemade meals in a spacious dining room and offers complimentary transportation for off-site appointments. Calming activities encouraging social engagement are also provided, with options such as morning movement exercises and scenic drives.

Cottage Grove Place is in a serene environment, with easy access to local health care providers and popular dining destinations. Its Connections memory care program is run by skilled caregivers and provides personalized programming, such as exercise, art and brain fitness activities, to stimulate cognitive functions and improve confidence. Pet-friendly apartments are designed with resident safety and comfort in mind, featuring private bathrooms, an emergency call system and all utilities, including cable TV and Wi-Fi. The community encourages a maintenance-free lifestyle, with housekeeping and laundry services provided and a restaurant-style dining room that enables seniors to socialize while enjoying healthy, chef-prepared meals. Residents also have access to an on-site salon and fitness center.

Garnett Place is a warm community nestled in a quiet wooded area minutes from shops, restaurants and medical providers. Memory care residents start each day with a cheerful greeting from a compassionate team member before engaging in personalized therapeutic activities, such as gardening and crafts, based on their unique interests and skills. Picture menus are available during daily meals, making it easier for seniors to select their favorite entrees and enjoy a customized dining experience. The community promotes resident safety by providing secured entrances and well-lit common areas, and it prevents wandering through a consistent schedule of engaging programming, with options including fitness classes and music therapy. Seniors can also enjoy community amenities such as a secured outdoor courtyard and walking trails.

Corridor Crossing Palace is in a historic neighborhood surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, providing a serene environment for residents to receive personalized memory care. It's featured on our list for creating a stimulating social environment. Residents can enjoy a full day of engaging activities with peers, from cognitive games and color therapy to health classes and crafts. They also receive picture menus during mealtimes, enabling them to see and point to their selections. Safety features, such as secured entrances and brightly lit interiors, are provided to keep residents safe, and accessibility accommodations are available to make the community easier to navigate. Memory care residents also have regular access to one-on-one interactions with specially trained caregivers.

Nestled in the countryside meadows minutes from churches, shops and medical offices, Stoney Point Meadows offers a welcoming community for memory care residents to maintain fulfilling lives. Its single-level setup has an easy-to-navigate landscape and is decorated with homelike furnishings to create a calming, reassuring atmosphere. Seniors undergo an initial assessment upon arrival, allowing trained staff to develop a personalized care plan, and reside in private suites, which they're encouraged to decorate with their own furnishings to create a sense of personal identity. The community also features a secured memory garden with seating areas and walking paths, as well as a dining room with a fireplace for shared meals.

The Views of Cedar Rapids MeadowView Memory Care is conveniently located just off Edgewood Road NW near a pharmacy. The community provides a small-town atmosphere, with convenient amenities including a post office, ice cream parlor and street-style signage, creating an easy-to-navigate landscape for residents to roam safely. Trained staff is available 24/7 to offer direction and assist with daily living activities, and planned activities encouraging mental and physical stimulation, including puzzles, gardening and art, are scheduled daily. Residents also receive nutritious meals with familiar menu selections and can spend time relaxing in a secured outdoor area with a gazebo.

Bickford of Marion is near a grocery store, pharmacy and dental office, offering a convenient location for essential errands. Its Mary B's memory care neighborhood provides an intimate, engaging environment, with 24-hour access to professional care to help seniors with cognitive impairments maintain a sense of purpose and identity. Specialized programming, such as Lifesong, allows residents to create personal histories and remember important life details, while meaningful activities, including group discussions, are designed to improve engagement and brain function. The community's easy-to-navigate landscape, with private bedrooms and communal living and dining rooms, is designed to decrease frustration and prevent wandering. Residents also have access to a secured outdoor courtyard.

The Views Senior Living of Marion is located off Highway 100 near restaurants and physician clinics, with multiple levels of care available on one campus. We've included it on our list for achieving WELL Certification at the gold level for its dedication to enhancing resident health and well-being. Its MeadowView Memory Care Village uses a unique experiential design, offering stimulating activities, including movies and art, 7 days a week to encourage cognitive engagement and prompt memories. The community's interior allows for natural sunlight and freedom of movement, helping to ease resident anxiety and prevent wandering. Educational resources and support are available for family members to foster better communication with their loved ones.

Emery Place is situated in an inviting, peaceful setting near community parks and restaurants, offering a homelike environment to help residents feel safe. Seniors are greeted each morning by a friendly team member and receive help with daily living activities before venturing out to enjoy calming and mentally stimulating activities, such as gardening, cooking and crafts. Movie nights are held weekly, and daily programs, including pet therapy and fitness classes, are personalized according to resident interests and skills. Seniors can enjoy one-on-one interactions with trained caregivers for social engagement and picture menus to make ordering meals easy. The community also provides safety features, including brightly lit apartments and secured entrances.