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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pottawattamie County, IA for 2025

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County is located near the Iowa/Nebraska border and is home to over 93,000 residents, about 17 percent of whom are aged 65 and over. According to data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, one in 10 seniors who rely on Medicare benefits have Alzheimer's disease or dementia. 

There are two memory care facilities in Pottawattamie County, both of which are in Council Bluffs. In this county, as in all of Iowa, memory care services are generally provided in assisted living programs. These facilities are certified to provide dementia care through the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Particle pollution levels in Pottawattamie County are fairly low, with the county receiving a B for 24-hour particle pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution from the American Lung Association. The county's clean air may benefit seniors with conditions like asthma and COPD.
  • In Iowa, all Social Security income is exempt from state income tax. While other types of retirement income are taxable, the state provides a deduction to minimize this expense. The state's retirement-friendly tax laws may leave more money in the budget for memory care expenses in Pottawattamie County. 
  • Overall living expenses in Pottawattamie County are nearly 10 percent lower than the national average and on par with the state average, and healthcare expenses are about 18 percent higher than the U.S. average and roughly equal to the state average. Families who are relocating their loved one to memory care in Pottawattamie County may want to consider how the region's cost of living may affect their memory care budget.
  • Year-round temperatures in Pottawattamie County range between 13 degrees and 86 degrees, and the region gets about 216 sunny days annually. To keep residents safe during cold weather, memory care facilities have measures in place to prevent residents from wandering.  

Paying for Memory Care in Pottawattamie County

Memory Care costs in Pottawattamie County start around $5,013 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Pottawattamie County 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.

Counties in Iowa

Lancaster County

$6,298

Douglas County

$6,144

Sarpy County

$6,100

Carroll County

$5,950

US

$5,743

Pottawattamie County

$5,013

Woodbury County

$4,972

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Pottawattamie County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Iowa page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Pottawattamie County, please visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Iowa page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Paula

I visited this facility

Review of Hansen House

When we toured Hansen House, I didn't see any patients, but it was really nice and calm in there. The staff members were nice. Their rooms and dining area were clean. They took me through the...

Provider response

Hi Paula, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We love making a difference in the lives of those with memory loss!

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Paula

I visited this facility

Review of CountryHouse – Council Bluffs

CountryHouse is our second choice because my husband likes the country. It has a lot of trees and everything around it. However, I didn't see any patients there. The building was nice and clean...

Provider response

We greatly appreciate your feedback on CountryHouse Residence. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please let us know if we can ever be of service to you in the future.

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Kathleen

I visited this facility

Review of Risen Son Christian Village

Risen Son Christian Villages was more expensive and it looked to me like the people were not well taken care of. I went to the memory care and they have an outdoor facility there. When I was there,...

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