Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Iowa City, IA

Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Iowa City, IA

Overview of Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Amidst the vibrant charm of Oaknoll Retirement Residence, an unparalleled retirement experience unfolds, seamlessly merging assisted-living and on-site nursing care services. Expertly curated by a dedicated full-time chef, meals are savored in posh and elegant dining venues, enhancing the overall dining experience. As a testament to their commitment to holistic well-being, Oaknoll extends access to an array of essential services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as personalized guidance from skilled dietitians and dedicated companion support.

Families can rest assured that Oaknoll collaborates closely, not only tailoring services to individual needs but also accommodating various insurance options, including Medicare, Social Security, veterans administration, and private insurance, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care. Moreover, Oaknoll fosters a sense of unity by offering invaluable support groups, promoting connections among residents and their loved ones.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #129 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #7 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
50 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #290 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #81 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
81.4% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
57 / 70

About this community

License Details

IssuanceAugust 2, 1976
CountyJohnson
License Number520402
Year Opened08/02/1976
CMS Certification Number165030

Ownership & Operating Entity

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is administered by Taylor Wheeler.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax3193516772

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Bistro
Café
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Movie Theater
Arts & Crafts
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Center
Specific ProgramsHealth Center, Essential Services, Fitness Center, Dementia Live®, Health & Well-Being, Resident Council
Volunteer Program

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (63% below)
• Federal violations (68% below)
• State violations (100% below)
• Violations per inspection (55% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1027 This facility has 63% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (10 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 63% better
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 1031 This facility has 68% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (10 vs. IA avg 31).↓ 68% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 07 This facility has 100% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.81.76 This facility has 55% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 55% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1313 This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (13 vs. IA avg 13).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Oaknoll Retirement Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Iowa City

Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill
AL
MC
Iowa City (Hoover)
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 71
Rank #9 / 334
Yes
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 46
Rank #377 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #236 / 258
29.4%
Facility 29.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #284 / 295
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Legacy Senior Living
AL
IL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 71
Rank #23 / 334
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 46
Rank #343 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #68 / 258
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #178 / 295
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Oaknoll Assisted Living
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Longfellow)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #87 / 334
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 46
Rank #2 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #249 / 295
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #129 / 334
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 46
Rank #290 / 424
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #81 / 295
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
AL
IL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 71
Rank #209 / 334
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 46
Rank #343 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #87 / 258
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #160 / 295
A+13
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Oaknoll Retirement Residence

What neighborhood is Oaknoll Retirement Residence in?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Iowa City.

Is Oaknoll Retirement Residence in a walkable area?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Oaknoll Retirement Residence?

According to IA state health department records, Oaknoll Retirement Residence's license number is 520402.

What is the occupancy rate at Oaknoll Retirement Residence?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence's occupancy is 81.4%.

How long has Oaknoll Retirement Residence been in business?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence has been operating for approximately 50 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Oaknoll Retirement Residence?

No, Oaknoll Retirement Residence has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Oaknoll Retirement Residence?

The team at Oaknoll Retirement Residence can be reached at TWheeler@oaknoll.com.

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