Memory Care Communities in Fort Madison, Iowa

Memory Care costs in Fort Madison start around $5,672 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Fort Madison and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.

Fort Madison is located in the Fort Madison-Keokuk metro area of Lee County and has a population of 13,105. Of those residents, 2,141 or 16.3 percent are seniors aged 65 years or older, some of whom may have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. There is currently one memory care facility located in Fort Madison, but there are four more available in the surrounding areas.

Memory care facilities in Fort Madison and all of Iowa are referred to as Assisted Living Facilities (ALPs) and are licensed by the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division.

• Iowa is a moderately tax-friendly state for seniors. Social security income is not taxed in Fort Madison, however, retirement savings account income and pensions, both private and public, are partially taxed. Iowa’s tax breaks for seniors should be taken into account when choosing a facility for a loved one.
  
• Fort Madison's crime rate is slightly higher than average. On a scale of one to 100 with one representing areas of low crime, Fort Madison ranks 40.8 for violent crime and 41 for property crime, compared to the national average of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Seniors' families should ask facility staff about protocols that can protect residents from crime.
  
• Fort Madison, like much of Lee County, experiences hot summers and cold winters with highs climbing to 86 degrees in July and lows reaching 17 degrees in January. Families should ask what measures a facility takes to protect residents from wandering away during extreme weather.  
  
• The cost of living is lower than the national average in Fort Madison, Iowa. On a scale of one to 100 with 100 being the median, Madison ranks 81.3.  Housing is the biggest factor in this lower cost of living. Families living in Fort Madison might be able to save money that can be used for healthcare.