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Memory Care in Urbandale by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Urbandale
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Urbandale.
Other Options for Veterans Near Urbandale
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Urbandale.
What Memory Care Costs in Urbandale
Memory care in Iowa costs about $6,900 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Urbandale-only figure is published. Ask each Urbandale 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 |
Find Out What an Urbandale Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Urbandale veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including memory care.
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Urbandale Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Urbandale is home to about 2,264 veterans, 866 of them 65 or older. Across Polk County the count is 21,413, with 9,310 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Urbandale
Assisted living on the same campus
This Urbandale partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Secure but not confining
Ask how an Urbandale community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Daily routine
Ask to see an Urbandale community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Visiting
An Urbandale community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Urbandale
Widen the search beyond Urbandale with these nearby Iowa cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Urbandale Memory Care Questions
Can an Urbandale veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Urbandale who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Urbandale?
About $6,900 a month is typical across Iowa. Ask each Urbandale community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Urbandale?
Just one, in Urbandale, plus 22 across Iowa.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Urbandale?
No. Urbandale 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 Urbandale Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Urbandale? See Memory Care in Iowa or the national guide.
