Page 11 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 319 assisted living communities in IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IA
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,500The average monthly cost across facilities in Iowa. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Iowa. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Assisi Village by Stonehill
AL
IL
MC
Dubuque
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 71
Rank #324 / 334
Yes
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 46
Rank #381 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #210 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Bavarian Meadows
AL
IL
MC
L14 Remsen
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 71
Rank #252 / 334
No
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 46
Rank #191 / 424
-
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 18
Rank #131 / 258
43.2%
Facility 43.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #236 / 295
8
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Meadowview of Davenport
AL
IL
MC
Davenport
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 71
Rank #192 / 334
Yes
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 46
Rank #120 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 18
Rank #230 / 258
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Corridor Crossing Place
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Cedar Rapids
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 71
Rank #173 / 334
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 46
Rank #221 / 424
Private Rooms
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 18
Rank #31 / 258
-10
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Clarence Nursing Home
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Clarence
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #229 / 334
No
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 46
Rank #287 / 424
--
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #28 / 295
18
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Great River Care Center
AL
NH
SNF
Main Mcgregor
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 71
Rank #284 / 334
No
43
Facility 43
IA AVG 46
Rank #228 / 424
-
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 18
Rank #17 / 258
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #92 / 295
15
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
NewAldaya Lifescapes
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cedar Falls
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 71
Rank #44 / 334
No
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 46
Rank #102 / 424
-
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #31 / 295
17
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Davenport Lutheran Home
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
98
Facility 98
IA AVG 71
Rank #66 / 334
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 46
Rank #221 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #140 / 295
23
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #225 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Ridgecrest Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 71
Rank #83 / 334
Yes
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 46
Rank #238 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #141 / 295
23
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Garden View
AL
RESC
Carroll
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 46
Rank #39 / 424
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #204 / 295
3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

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Overview of Assisi Village by Stonehill

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.

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Overview of Bavarian Meadows

Bavarian Meadows provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Remsen, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 44 beds. Residents can use the salon and spa on site, enjoy chef-inspired meals, and take part in crafts and games. A Walk Score of 49 places Bavarian Meadows in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kerry Sudtelgte serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Meadowview of Davenport

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Davenport, IA, Meadowview of Davenport is an exceptional community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a variety of specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with maintenance services.

Fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delectable and healthy dining options are available, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, an art studio, a memory care garden, a barber shop, and a fireside lounge, creating the ideal setting for recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Corridor Crossing Place

Corridor Crossing Place offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 61 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space.

A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Leah Fousek serves as the administrator, and the range of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

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Overview of Clarence Nursing Home

Clarence Nursing Home provides independent living, assisted living, nursing home, skilled nursing and long term care in Clarence, Iowa. Independent living offers private housing with community services but no daily personal care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication and other routine tasks. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing support around the clock, including ongoing care for residents with long term medical needs.

These care levels may be a good fit for someone whose support needs could increase over time, since the community can accommodate different levels of care without requiring a move to another campus. The community has 46 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Occupancy is 91 percent, so most beds are in use and families should ask about current openings and admission timing.

Rehabilitation is available on site. A resident can receive rehabilitative care at the facility instead of arranging transportation to an outside provider. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident each day, representing the combined nursing staff time allocated across resident care.

Of that total, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse staffing accounts for 55 minutes per resident per day, rather than a continuously assigned licensed nurse for each person. Clarence Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, allowing eligible residents to use Medicare for qualifying short term skilled care, Medicaid for covered long term care or personal funds to pay directly.

Clarence Nursing Home opened in 1968. It is part of the Clarence Senior Living Campus and is administered by Jason Tjaden. Its Walk Score is 34 out of 100, a Car Dependent rating that means most errands require a car or a ride, particularly for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Great River Care Center

Owned by Edgewood Convalescent Home Inc., Great River Care Center is a skilled nursing home with four decades of experience serving residents in Iowa. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing ways for families to arrange care. The 39-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 79% and operates with the expectation of longer-term stays. Residents stay an average of around 291 days.

The facility provides rehabilitation services and maintains nursing care at 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident daily. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses are distributed throughout the day. This level of staffing supports residents working toward recovery and those requiring ongoing skilled nursing support.

The location has a score of 43 for walkability. Some errands can be handled on foot, while most trips will need transportation. The surrounding area is typical of Iowa nursing homes, with a combination of residential character and accessibility to regional services.

Inspections over the past six years focused on operational and care-procedure matters. The facility has worked through findings and maintained compliance certifications. Families touring the home should ask how the care team manages daily clinical processes and staff routines.

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Overview of NewAldaya Lifescapes

NewAldaya Lifescapes offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cedar Falls, IA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to continue living there rather than start over elsewhere. NewAldaya Lifescapes has 112 beds, with a 91% occupancy rate, meaning most beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

Residents can use rehabilitation services, a wellness center, fitness classes, and recreational activities within the community. New Day Salon and Spa offers an on-site place for salon and spa services, while Main Street, River Rock Café, Elm’s Pub, and Vern’s General Store provide named destinations for dining, refreshments, and shopping. Religious services are also available at Good Shepherd Chapel.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. A Walk Score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Crystal Jasper serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Davenport Lutheran Home

Davenport Lutheran Home covers a lot of ground for one address: nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing, all at 1130 W 53rd St in Davenport, Iowa. It’s a single-story, 98-bed community with private and semi-private rooms, built to handle both short-term rehab stays and longer-term residents.

Sixty-six of those 98 beds are currently filled, a 67% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 44 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a handful of errands are doable on foot while most still require a car. Karen Wilson administers the community.

Registered nurses put in about 32 minutes per resident daily. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 55 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle most of the direct hands-on care, contribute close to three full hours. Add it together and residents are getting nearly five hours of nursing attention every day.

Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out the practical side of daily life. There’s a memory care unit here too, built around a secured environment specifically for residents who need that kind of oversight. Coverage-wise, Davenport Lutheran Home takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several routes to explore for funding care.

On the regulatory side, inspections at facilities like this one tend to focus on infection prevention, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and resident rights, the same handful of areas regulators look at across nursing homes generally.

MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center sits about two miles out, close enough to matter if hospital access is part of the decision. What Davenport Lutheran Home offers, in the end, is real range: multiple care levels, substantial nursing hours behind the numbers, and a dedicated memory care option inside one Davenport campus.

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Overview of Ridgecrest Village

Ridgecrest Village opened recently in a three-story building on Northwest Boulevard in Davenport, Iowa, and is still filling out its 82-bed capacity. At 67% occupancy, with 55 of 82 beds filled, it is in the early stages of establishing its census. The average resident stay is 174 days, which puts it squarely in the territory of both post-acute rehab and longer-term skilled nursing.

Total nursing care runs close to four hours per resident per day, with registered nurses contributing 59 minutes of that directly. Nurse aides account for another 2 hours and 26 minutes. For families evaluating nursing coverage as a primary criterion, that’s a concrete number to work with.

The care model centers on rehabilitation and skilled nursing: short-term rehab, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are all confirmed services. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, and the activity calendar addresses varying resident interests. A spa, cafe, and garden round out the on-site amenities. The neighborhood is only somewhat walkable (Walk Score 41), so most outside trips will require transportation.

State inspections have focused primarily on medication management, infection control, dietary practices, and resident rights. The payment picture is straightforward: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

For a facility still building its census, Ridgecrest Village offers a credible staffing foundation and a flexible payment base. It is most directly suited to residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or structured skilled nursing care in a newer building with a modest amenity set.

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Garden View

502 South Maple Street, Carroll, IA 51401
Overview of Garden View

Garden View offers assisted living and Residential Care in Carroll, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. The two care options may suit a resident who needs daily support within a residential setting.

Garden View has 72 beds, and Jaycie Schwenk serves as administrator. Home-cooked meals include accommodations for special diet needs, so residents with those needs can have them addressed at mealtimes. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby services independently.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Iowa

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.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 319 assisted living facilities in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Iowa?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Iowa, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Iowa?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.