Page 14 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 310 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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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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Bickford of Ames
AL
Ames (Somerset)
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 73
Rank #196 / 289
C-Yes
45
Facility 45
IA AVG 45
Rank #144 / 302
Studio
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #34 / 232
59.2%
Facility 59.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #149 / 259
9
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 6
Rank #239 / 265
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #242 / 265
Bickford of Urbandale
AL
MC
Urbandale
73
Facility 73
IA AVG 73
Rank #107 / 289
D-Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 302
-
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #47 / 232
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #135 / 259
10
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Prairie Gate
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Council Bluffs
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 73
Rank #252 / 289
?No
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companions Suite
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 18
Rank #187 / 232
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #13 / 259
19
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #121 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Solon Assisted Living Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Solon
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 73
Rank #252 / 289
-No
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 45
Rank #105 / 302
-
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 18
Rank #119 / 232
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #178 / 259
7
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 73
Rank #67 / 289
-Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 45
Rank #283 / 302
-
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 18
Rank #182 / 232
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #215 / 259
6
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Stonebridge Suites of Milford
AL
IL
MC
Milford
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 73
Rank #218 / 289
-No
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 45
Rank #77 / 302
-
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 18
Rank #119 / 232
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #129 / 259
3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Prairie Creek Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
West Bend
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 73
Rank #264 / 289
-No
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 45
Rank #165 / 302
-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #71 / 232
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #183 / 259
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Center Point Heights
AL
IL
RC
Center Point
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 73
Rank #108 / 289
-No
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 45
Rank #169 / 302
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
43.1%
Facility 43.1%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #178 / 259
3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Timberland Village
AL
IL
Story City
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 73
Rank #199 / 289
-No
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 45
Rank #98 / 302
-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #71 / 232
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #197 / 259
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Aspen Heights Assisted Living
AL
IL
Hull
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 73
Rank #199 / 289
-No
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 45
Rank #173 / 302
-
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 18
Rank #122 / 232
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #132 / 259
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 310 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bickford of Ames

Bickford of Ames provides assisted living in Ames, IA, in the Somerset neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily activities while living in private studio apartments, giving them their own space within a smaller community of 49 beds. That size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Salon services and a bistro give residents on site options for personal grooming and casual dining. Transportation is available, and the Montessori Memory Care program is a named program at the community. Pets are allowed, which can help a resident continue living with a pet after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Melissa Borgeson is the administrator, and Annessa Pruismann is the director.

Contact Bickford of Ames

Overview of Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale is an assisted living with memory care community, located in Urbandale, IA. It can be found east of Brookview Park, and below Beaver Creek. This senior living community prides itself with their Higher Path approach to caring for their residents. This approach aims to help seniors live healthier, happier, and longer, and they do this by providing services such as; 24/7 access to primary care, daily activity assistance from certified caregivers, medication management, wander management, security, and intelligent fall detection among other things. The rooms, whether studio or one bedroom units, are also equipped with strategically located pull cords, for assistance requests any time it’s needed.

At Bickford of Urbandale, assisted living costs wouldn’t be something to worry abouts as they also offer assistance for choosing Medicare Health Plans for their residents. This helps ensure that residents receive the proper care they need, while living a high quality of life, without breaking their banks.

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Prairie Gate

16 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Overview of Prairie Gate

Prairie Gate is a nursing home offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Council Bluffs, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Prairie Gate has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom layouts, two-bedroom layouts, private accommodations, and companion suites; a two-bedroom or companion suite can suit a couple or someone moving with a companion. Several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who can remain in the community as care needs change.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those three ways to cover care. Benjamin Eddy serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Solon Assisted Living Village

Solon Assisted Living Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, including skilled nursing, in Solon, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living includes private condos with community services and no daily care, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 36 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other. Physician services, skilled rehabilitation nursing, and outpatient therapy are available through the community, giving residents access to medical and rehabilitation services through its programs.

Melissa Reed serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. The multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

Contact Solon Assisted Living Village

Overview of Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village

Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, Iowa, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living provides a private residence without daily care, while assisted living supports everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 90 beds and opened in 1966, with Trudy Whittington serving as administrator. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to another level of care without leaving the community; named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, Crest Health Care Skilled, and 24 Hour Care, while rehabilitation services support residents recovering from illness or injury and pets are allowed for residents who want to live with one.

Contact Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village

Overview of Stonebridge Suites of Milford

Stonebridge Suites of Milford offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Milford, IA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available here. As a resident’s needs grow, they may move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially. Stonebridge Suites of Milford has 44 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives some independent access outside the community. Daren Butcher serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Prairie Creek Assisted Living

Prairie Creek Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in West Bend, IA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The 32-bed community is smaller in scale. Residents and staff may find it easier to know one another in that setting. Home-style meals are prepared according to resident preferences, including comfort food and local favorites, so residents can request meals that suit their tastes, while a beauty and barber salon provides on-site personal care. Landscaped grounds include a rose garden and picnic areas for outdoor time, and luxury transportation services provide arranged travel.

Monthly activities include bingo, wine and cheese tastings, religious services, and movie nights, giving residents scheduled choices for recreation and worship. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The area has a Walk Score of 41 and is classified as car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; Jessica List serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Center Point Heights

Center Point Heights offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Center Point, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is for residents who live privately with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

Several care options are available here. With independent living and assisted living in the same community, Center Point Heights may suit a resident whose daily care needs could grow over time and who wants to remain in one community. The home has 72 beds, and Sabrina Tippey serves as its administrator. The starting price is $68,000, but the confirmed facts do not specify a care level or billing period for that amount.

Most errands require a car or a ride. A Walk Score of 40 places the community in a car dependent setting, so residents should not expect to complete most errands on foot.

$3,745/Month

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Timberland Village

725 Timberland Drive, Story City, IA 50248-8772
Overview of Timberland Village

Timberland Village offers assisted living and independent living in Story City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, and the 48-bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives an option for handling select nearby errands independently. Cindi Martin serves as the administrator.

Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant-style setting, while a barber shop and beauty salon provide grooming services on site. Transportation, chaplain services, Twin Homes Retirement Living, and Catered Living are also available, giving residents access to scheduled rides, spiritual support, and the community’s named living programs.

Contact Timberland Village

Overview of Aspen Heights Assisted Living

Aspen Heights Assisted Living provides assisted living and independent living in Hull, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. With both care levels available, Aspen Heights Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between them without leaving the community.

The community has 48 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other. Its Walk Score is 39, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive would generally need transportation for those errands.

Judy Hoppe serves as the administrator. Recreation programs give residents opportunities to take part in planned activities.

Contact Aspen Heights Assisted Living

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 310 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.

Assisted Living in Iowa at a glance

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: 45/ 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: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90