Overview of Nex Senior Apartments

Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Nex Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Iowa City, IA, offering independent living. The community is dedicated to those 55+, providing beautifully furnished and spacious two-bedroom floor plans for comfort and safety. With plenty of convenient apartment features, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities, especially with unique shops and recreational spaces nearby. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #368 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 368th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Spa
Cafe
Patio
Touring HoursSaturday 00:00:00-00:00:00; Sunday 00:00:00-00:00:00; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00:00-17:00:00

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 829 - 891 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Places of interest near NEX Senior Apartments

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to NEX Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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AL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 71
Rank #26 / 407
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
Rank #405 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #87 / 282
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #253 / 379
A+17
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #158 / 348
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #298 / 348
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
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NH
AL
NC
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #156 / 407
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 45
Rank #344 / 528
Private Rooms
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 19
Rank #13 / 282
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #111 / 379
-12
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #57 / 348
1
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Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
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AL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 71
Rank #252 / 407
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 19
Rank #98 / 282
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #233 / 379
A+14
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6.6
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1
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40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #325 / 407
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8
Facility 8
IA AVG 45
Rank #477 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 19
Rank #193 / 282
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #252 / 379
-9
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6.6
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1
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Rank #250 / 348
NEX Senior Apartments
IL
Iowa City (Longfellow)-No
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 45
Rank #368 / 528
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

NEX Senior Apartments is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about NEX Senior Apartments

What neighborhood is NEX Senior Apartments in?

NEX Senior Apartments is in the Longfellow neighborhood.

Is NEX Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

NEX Senior Apartments has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of NEX Senior Apartments?

Yes — there are 5 photos of NEX Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of NEX Senior Apartments?

NEX Senior Apartments is located at 670 Nex Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245.

What is the phone number of NEX Senior Apartments?

(319) 499-5100 will put you in contact with the team at NEX Senior Apartments.

Does NEX Senior Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — NEX Senior Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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