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Memory Care in Burlington by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Burlington
Each of these Burlington communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Burlington
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Burlington.
What Memory Care Costs in Burlington
Memory care in Iowa costs about $6,900 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Burlington-only figure is published. Ask each Burlington community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa memory care | $6,900 | $3,055 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Iowa assisted living | $5,380 | $1,535 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Burlington
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Burlington veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
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Burlington Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Burlington is home to about 1,540 veterans, 942 of them 65 or older. Across Des Moines County the count is 2,425, with 1,414 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Burlington Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 Burlington partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Burlington communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Burlington staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Burlington community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Burlington
Widen the memory care search beyond Burlington with these nearby Iowa cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Burlington Memory Care Questions
Can a Burlington veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Burlington who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Burlington?
About $6,900 a month is typical across Iowa. Ask each Burlington community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Burlington?
2 in Burlington, plus 22 across Iowa.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Burlington?
No. Burlington families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Burlington Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Burlington? See Memory Care in Iowa or the national guide.
