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| Grand Living At Tower 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. | West Des Moines (South 51St Street) | 76 | Yes | 63 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 5 | 47.4% | - | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Wesley Acres |
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.
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). | Des Moines (Greenwood) | 80 | No | 72 | - | - | 91.3% | - | 21 | 8 | 3 |
| Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids |
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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. | Cedar Rapids | 86 | Yes | 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17 | 50.0% | - | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| Allen Place Senior Living |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Atlantic (East 19Th Street) | 78 | No | 11 | - | 12 | 46.2% | A- | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Bickford of Urbandale |
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.
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. | Urbandale (Sutton Place) | 73 | Yes | 28 | - | 26 | 53.4% | - | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Ramsey Village Continuing Care |
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). | Des Moines (Drake) | 78 | Yes | 38 | 1 bed / 2 bed | 1 | 85.8% | - | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek |
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.
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. | West Des Moines | 93 | No | 58 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 7 | 58.1% | - | 9 | 6 | - |
| Valley View Village |
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).
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. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79 | Yes | 38 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 54 | 100.0% | - | 24 | 7 | 2 |
| Vintage Hills of Indianola |
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.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Indianola | 90 | No | 15 | - | 16 | 45.6% | A+ | 7 | 3 | - |
| Arlington Place of Grundy Center |
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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. | Grundy Center | 80 | No | 32 | - | 25 | 36.3% | - | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Ridgecrest Village |
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.
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).
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. | Davenport (Northwest Boulevard) | 82 | Yes | 41 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 67.1% | - | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Windsor Manor Nevada |
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.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Ames | 70 | No | 26 | - | 14 | 38.6% | - | 17 | 6 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Holland Farms |
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. | Norwalk | 116 | Yes | 38 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 4 | 38.8% | - | 7 | 3 | - |
| Amelia Senior Living |
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. | Council Bluffs (Ferndale) | 62 | Yes | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed | 31 | 61.3% | A+ | 10 | 2 | 1 |
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Genesis Palliative Care
Genesis Hospice offers support and solace to patients and their families when a cure is beyond reach. This community specializes in end-of-life care and extends unwavering assistance to both patients and their families, ensuring comfort and understanding during this challenging phase of life.
Serving 11 counties in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, including Genesis Medical Center in Aledo, they extend their hospice services to private residences, local healthcare facilities, and the exclusive Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House—the sole residential hospice center in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
Overview of Holiday Palmer Hills
Nestled in the charming city of Bettendorf, Iowa, Holiday Palmer Hills is a vibrant and active independent senior living community. With a focus on creating a welcoming environment, residents at Holiday Palmer Hills have the opportunity to forge new friendships, pursue their interests, and rediscover themselves during their retirement years.
This community offers a range of senior living amenities that are designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. From comfortable and inviting spaces to beautifully landscaped grounds, residents can immerse themselves in a serene and enjoyable environment. Planned events and activities cater to various interests, ensuring that there is always something exciting to engage in. Additionally, residents can indulge in delicious dining options and benefit from supportive senior living services that prioritize their well-being and comfort. At Holiday Palmer Hills, retirement becomes a pleasurable and fulfilling experience.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 348 - 460 / 456 - 576 / 912 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Located in Urbandale, and serving nearby areas including Ankeny, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center specializes in memory care services that foster a safe and nurturing environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Understanding that each resident’s journey is unique, personalized care plans are crafted to address individual needs and preferences, ensuring residents feel comfortable and supported.
Residents also have access to a wealth of amenities in this memory care facility, designed to stimulate and engage residents. From beautifully landscaped courtyards to spacious common areas, the atmosphere establishes a sense of community and belonging. Daily activities calendars keep residents active and social, with options ranging from exercise classes and music therapy to pet visits and religious services.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 212 / 279 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private / Shared Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Overview of Home Instead – Cedar Rapids
Serving Cedar Rapids and nearby areas, Home Instead offers senior home care assistance that prioritizes enhancing quality of life and independence for retirees, from the comfort of their family home. Personalizing each elderly care plan to meet the specific needs of every individual, Home Instead brings the full-range of daily living support and medical management from retirement homes, to your doorstep.
Family members and seniors alike can rest easy knowing that Home Instead’s brand of dependable personal care and companionship are handled with the utmost respect and compassion, by a duly licensed team. Light housekeeping, meal preparations, errands, and medication reminders, are conducted warmly and professionally. For those struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, Home Instead has got you covered as well.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Windsor Oaks independent living community offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home. Life in the retirement home means a life of convenience and flexibility because management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Windsor Oaks is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.
The tight-knit community excels at cultivating individual-focused senior living that fosters growth and independence in a nurturing environment. Residents can immerse themselves in amenities such as home-cooked meals, recreational activities, enriching programs, and ADLs.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 800 - 1500 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Heritage Court Assisted Living in West Des Moines offers a comfortable and safe environment. Residents are guaranteed to feel welcomed in a friendly atmosphere; once can experience graceful aging thanks to the commitment of the staff to do everything for them. The assisted living home also offers an independent living program and nursing care services.
The cozy home-like setting of Heritage Court offers a range of services focused on the holistic wellness of its residents– weekly excursions, recreational activities, specialized programs, meals served daily, housekeeping, and transportation services provided.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Chatham Oaks Inc. stands as a gracious provider of residential care facility services in Iowa City. Serving as an assisted living community, it offers an intermediate level of care tailored to residents who require a secure and supportive environment. The facility delivers round-the-clock skilled nursing services, ensuring residents receive the highest level of care and attention. Moreover, this community goes beyond mere residence, offering independent living options alongside a diverse array of amenities and services.
Overview of Bickford of Cedar Falls
A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as for residents of assisted living and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met. Bickford of Cedar Falls strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its residents, making it an ideal place to call a new home.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Mallard Point Senior Living
Located in the tranquil community of Cedar Falls, IA, the Mallard Point Senior Living is a dedicated community that offers independent living services. Here, residents can choose from spacious, cozy, and pet-friendly accommodations with varying floor plans. Having a trained and compassionate team, the community ensures personalized care and holistic wellness services for its residents.
Driven to provide a people-focused lifestyle, the community offers top-notch amenities and services for its residents to attain a remarkable independent living experience. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals with restaurant-style dining. Have fun and relax in its 24-hour bistro, lounge, and game room. Enhance physical endurance by taking wellness programs in the fitness center. Join in jampacked social activities and community events to meet new friends. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Midlands Living Center is a skilled nursing facility with a team that’s committed to addressing the physical, social, emotional, recreational, and spiritual needs of all senior residents. Their services encompass short- and long-term care, specialized nursing care, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice support. This senior community ensures that residents receive comprehensive care to enhance their quality of life.
Locally owned with 94-beds, Midlands Living Center places a strong emphasis on skilled nursing care, with a specialization in rehabilitative and therapeutic services. Their dedicated team comprises over 100 professionals, including certified nursing aides, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, registered dietitians, nurse practitioners, and medical directors. The center collaborates closely with a network of specialists, including optometrists, podiatrists, physicians, and top-tier professionals in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Their facility also offers various services, from onsite therapy to engaging activity programs, ensuring a holistic approach to well-being.
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 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 69 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.
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