Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Administered by Bella Curtis, Ridgeview Assisted Living is an 88-bed assisted living community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With Michelle Van Dolah serving as administrator, the community sits on F Avenue NW, about 2.6 miles from the city center. Over its 26 years in operation, the home has become a settled part of the local care landscape, maintaining an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

The neighborhood scores 47 for walkability, meaning some nearby services are within walking distance, while most errands and appointments require transportation. The community’s location is easily accessible to shopping, dining, banking, and other daily needs in Cedar Rapids. The home offers a set of specialized care services: diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and ancillary services alongside core assisted living support. 24-hour-staffing ensures help is there all the time. It bolsters an active lifestyle with on- and off-site activities, comprising devotional programming for occupants who cherish spiritual connection. A daily routine of baking fresh bread, served at the noon meal, mirrors the facility’s attention to small comforts that make a place homely.

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s state inspections track the facility’s compliance with health and safety standards. For 22 years, Ridgeview Assisted Living has been operating under state oversight.

Overview of Clarence Nursing Home

Opened in 1988, Clarence Nursing Home offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Clarence, Iowa. Residents have access to ongoing clinical support with licensed nurses on-site. Moreover, rehabilitation services are provided, so residents receive recovery support to improve mobility.

With 46 beds, the community promotes an environment where staff and residents can get to know each other. Occupancy is at 91.3% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 292 days. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Administered by Jason Tjaden, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a transportation service.

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.

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.

Spend a worry-free retirement at Courtyard Terrace Assisted, an idyllic haven in Boone, IA, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication management is also provided. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option.

Administered by Brooke Essington, Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a senior living community in the West End District of Dubuque, Iowa. It offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The three-story community has 198 beds. It has been operating for 11 years, making it one of the larger senior living communities in the area.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, providing options for different space and privacy preferences. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 45%. Availability is generally greater than at communities operating closer to full capacity.

Residents are welcome to bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal after moving in. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are part of daily life, so residents can stay active and travel to appointments or errands outside the community. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 11 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a vehicle.

State inspections conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing have reviewed medication administration practices and the development of individualized resident care plans over the years. Other inspections found no regulatory concerns. The community has 19 years of inspection history on record.

The Rose of Ames is an assisted living community in Ames, IA, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while continuing to live in an apartment. One bedroom and two bedroom options may work for someone living alone or for a couple moving together, making the community a possible fit for a loved one who needs daily support in one of those arrangements.

The community has 112 beds and opened in 1995. Jami Kaufman serves as the administrator. Medicare is accepted for covered short term skilled care after a hospital stay, not for long term residence.

On site therapies are part of the wellness program, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Pets are allowed, which means residents may be able to keep their pets with them at the community.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who walks independently may be able to manage certain nearby errands without driving, while other errands may require a car or ride.

Stirlingshire of Coralville provides assisted living and memory care in Coralville, IA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 40 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, with the two-bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Located in the Weber neighborhood, the community is administered by Amy Kubik-Hasley, and pets are allowed so residents can bring a pet when moving in.

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.

Hammond Center for Assisted Living provides assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing, and hospice care in Grinnell, Iowa. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents live in apartments. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Several care services share one community here. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain at Hammond Center as care needs grow. The community has 20 assisted living apartments, giving residents in that setting apartment style living, and 38 beds overall, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Staff are on site 24 hours, including overnight.

There are places to stay active. A fitness center and walking track provide on site spaces for exercise, while a pool table and theater area offer additional recreation. In Grant Township, the Walk Score is 82, meaning the area is very walkable: most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Dion Schrack serves as the administrator.