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Compassionate Memory Care

That Feels Like Home.

When is the right time to make a move to memory care?

At Western Home Communities, our specialized memory care is designed to provide peace of mind for families and purpose-filled days for those navigating Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Why Families Trust Our Memory Care

Personalized Care Plans

We take the time to understand each resident’s preferences - tailoring support, routines, and activities to what matters most to them.

Safe, Nurturing Environment

From secure surroundings to highly trained caregivers, our memory care communities are built for comfort, safety, and dignity at every stage.

Engaging Daily Life

Our enriching programs encourage connection and promote moments of joy through music, art, movement and sensory experiences to enhance quality of life.

Family Partnerships

You’re not alone on this journey. We offer support groups, educational resources and transparent communication - because family involvement is vital.

Three elderly women sitting at a dining table, smiling and raising mugs in a toast. The woman on the left is wearing a blue patterned outfit, the woman in the middle is in a cream sweater, and the woman on the right is in a striped sweater with purple and black.
Two elderly women seated in blue high-backed chairs in a sitting room, with a small wooden table and a lamp between them. One woman is smiling at the camera, and the other woman is sitting with a walker nearby.
Elderly women sitting at a table playing bingo in a well-lit room decorated with fall-themed decorations.

Our Cedar Falls campus offers two levels of memory care to allow for easy transitions as symptoms progress.

Thalman Square: Assisted Living

Thalman Square Assisted Living is a secure environment for people living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia. It has two 16 room neighborhoods that are connected with a central town square. Rooms are private with attached bathrooms.

Thalman Square Assisted Living is a cozy environment that features the comforts of a small neighborhood to encourage socialization.

The Cottages: Nursing

The Cottages are Iowa’s first freestanding small house nursing homes for people with dementia. The two cottages are home to 16 residents each. Each resident lives in a private bedroom with an attached bathroom.

The Cottages are specially designed with acoustics and natural lighting to provide a calming, peaceful environment. Residents benefit from our award-winning Household Model of Care.

We are here to help.

Reach out for more information on how we help people who are living with dementia:

Call (319) 222-2100 or complete the form.

What is it like to live in memory care?

Many families delay the decision to put a loved one into memory care because they worry it will negatively affect the person living with dementia.  That should not be the case. In fact, a highly regarded memory care provider will enrich the life of your loved one through engaging activities and social interactions designed for those living with dementia, providing peace of mind to families.

Private rooms

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On-site visits for podiatry, dentistry and vision

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Secure outdoor courtyard

On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy. Learn more

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Transportation to medical appointments

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Resident lead scheduling

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Medication management

Western Home Communities is committed to making each resident’s day the best.

Our memory care is designed as a small group of residents living in a family-style environment, with a small group of close-knit caregivers who become family.

Each day offers new choices and experiences.

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Music and Art Therapy

 Life at Western Home Communities

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