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Compare Assisted Living around Dubuque (Metro Area) The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Sunset Park Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dubuque | 101 | Yes | 36 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24 | 46.5% | 25 | 14 | 3 |
| Oak Park Place Dubuque |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dubuque | 64 | Yes | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20 | 23.4% | 38 | 20 | 3 |
| Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Dubuque (West End District) | 198 | Yes | 11 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | 44.9% | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| The Rose of Dubuque |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Dubuque (Ace Mobile Home Park) | 140 | Yes | 37 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13 | 49.3% | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Assisi Village by Stonehill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Dubuque | 28 | Yes | 12 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5 | 50.0% | 4 | 1 | - |
Sunset Park Place is an elegant home built based on its residents’ convenience and comfort. The services provided and designed in the community call on its residents to expand their vibrant social lives. Management aims to raise the standard for Dubuque’s assisted living and memory care living. Arbor View is one of the trusted homes in the city that many families have gone to because they have strived to embrace its residents to a senior lifestyle that has been reimagined.
As a proud Jaybird Senior Living community member, expect services to be delivered exceptionally, offering gracious amenities that make everyday living easier. A full-service salon and barbershop, outdoor common areas, spacious lounge areas, an elegant dining room with delicious meals served, enriching assisted living activities, and specialized memory care training offered.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 480 / 720 / 960 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
An assisted living and memory care community, Oak Park Place Dubuque provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The upscale community celebrates each individual by promoting an independent lifestyle based on their terms. Seniors feel more comfortable and safe in a community they trust because meaningful relationships are built, and the staff genuinely provides excellent care.
Oak Park Place provides an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring residents feel comfortable in their new cozy, home-like environment. A list of essential services offered for assisted living and memory care options includes ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Skilled nursing and rehabilitative residents can experience state-of-the-art technologies that boost their recovery period.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Trustwell Living is an assisted living community at Eagle Pointe Place that excels in delivering high-quality services at different levels of care. The person-centered community maintains elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust and allowing them to feel empowered and comfortable in a nurturing environment. Trustwell Living inspires its seniors to continue what makes them find joy and happiness.
The vibrant home aims to enhance and enrich the experiences and lifestyle of its residents by designing specific care plans that match their interests, abilities, and needs– from specialized programs to doing arts and crafts, everything is designed to satisfy one’s holistic wellness.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 391 - 669 / 570 - 768 / 697 - 973 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The Rose of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA, is an affordable assisted living community that offers personal care. Featuring a variety of thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. 24-hour emergency response, laundry rooms, and assistance with daily living activities are among the high-quality services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Alongside thoughtfully curated amenities and dedicated services, the community ensures residents live to their potential in retirement.
Arts and crafts, table games, and social events ensure residents can live actively and gain fun experiences. Walking paths, beautiful gardens, and a beauty salon are among the top-notch amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Residents also have a laid-back retirement, surrounded by trees and green spaces in Dubuque. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Iowa, ensuring older adults have the finest retirement experience.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Assisi Village, located in Dubuque, Iowa, aims to create a supportive and independent community for seniors, offering Assisted Living as the perfect choice for those seeking a balance between autonomy and assistance. The mission is to provide a welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable and content. A full-time Registered Nurse customizes programs, ensuring safety and independence. The community values individual needs, offering a continuum of care services and priority access to higher levels of assisted living care.
Assisi Village boasts a range of amenities to enrich residents’ lives. With a compassionate staff available 24/7, personalized services include assistance with daily activities. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, daily mass, and wellness programs. The community provides social, educational, and cultural spaces, ensuring a vibrant and engaging environment. Residents enjoy access to a fully equipped Wellness Center, while the outdoor areas, including patio and gardens, contribute to a pleasant living experience at Assisi Village.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 588 - 720 / 882 - 1,510 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Dubuque, IA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Dubuque, IA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Dubuque, IA is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Dubuque, IA?
Assisted living in Dubuque, IA typically ranges from $5,000–$7,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Dubuque, IA?
Assisted living facilities in Dubuque, IA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Dubuque, IA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–25 licensed assisted living facilities in Dubuque, IA.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Iowa Medicaid cover assisted living?
Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.















