Page 15 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. 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.
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.
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.
Maggie’s House Assisted Living
AL
Dewitt
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
No
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 45
Rank #27 / 302
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #47 / 232
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #152 / 259
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #188 / 265
Terrace Park Sr Living
AL
Lorraine Leon
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 73
Rank #264 / 289
Yes
53
Facility 53
IA AVG 45
Rank #107 / 302
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #54 / 232
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #183 / 259
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
Willow Winds Assisted Living
AL
Denver
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 73
Rank #199 / 289
No
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 45
Rank #117 / 302
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
47.9%
Facility 47.9%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #175 / 259
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
Cobblestone Court Assisted Living
AL
Sumner
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 73
Rank #158 / 289
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 302
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
51.7%
Facility 51.7%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #152 / 259
6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
Marian Home
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Fort Dodge
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 73
Rank #67 / 289
No
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 45
Rank #77 / 302
-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #76 / 259
18
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
Mayflower Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Grinnell
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 45
Rank #20 / 302
-
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #77 / 259
15
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 265
Scenic Manor
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Iowa Falls
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 73
Rank #96 / 289
No
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 45
Rank #83 / 302
-
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #50 / 259
18
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6
Rank #188 / 265
Kennybrook Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Grimes
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
Yes
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 45
Rank #214 / 302
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 18
Rank #122 / 232
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #39 / 259
14
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 265
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Spencer
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 73
Rank #90 / 289
No
81
Facility 81
IA AVG 45
Rank #24 / 302
-
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #44 / 259
21
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6
Rank #188 / 265
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Johnston
150
Facility 150
IA AVG 73
Rank #19 / 289
No
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 45
Rank #68 / 302
-
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #88 / 259
38
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 6
Rank #263 / 265

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Overview of Maggie’s House Assisted Living

Maggie’s House Assisted Living provides assisted living in Dewitt, IA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own living space. Opened in 2011, the community has 40 beds, placing it in the smaller community range for someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Units include one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. The two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Home cooked meals are served daily, and exercise and wellness programs, a whirlpool, and a beauty and barber shop support personal routines and activities on site. There is plenty scheduled. Life enrichment activities, bus tours, cultural opportunities, educational workshops, and spiritual opportunities give residents ways to take part in recreation, learning, outings, and reflection.

A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently. Chrissy Loose serves as administrator, and a doctor is on staff.

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Overview of Terrace Park Sr Living

Terrace Park Sr Living provides assisted living in Leon, IA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. The 32-bed community may suit someone who needs that support and prefers a smaller setting.

Starting prices are $3,762.50 for a studio and $4,300.00 for a one-bedroom, with the rate corresponding to the selected layout. Studios provide a single private living space, while one-bedroom units provide a separate bedroom. Each unit includes a private kitchenette and bath, so residents have those facilities within their own living space. Medicaid is accepted, giving families an additional payment option for eligible care costs.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to live with them. A Walk Score of 53 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Transportation in Leon is provided by Southern Iowa Trolley, giving residents a transportation option within the city. Wellness and activity programs are available for residents to participate in.

Beautician services are available once per week, allowing residents to receive that service at the community rather than arrange an outside appointment. Jonda Mericle serves as the administrator.

Price range $3,763 - $4,300/Month

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Overview of Willow Winds Assisted Living

Willow Winds Assisted Living provides assisted living in Denver, Iowa, with help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents retain their own apartments. The 48-bed community is smaller in scale, which can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Greg Zumbach serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Cobblestone Court Assisted Living

Cobblestone Court Assisted Living provides assisted living in Sumner, IA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in their own apartment. The community has 60 beds, and its studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments include layouts that can suit an individual or a couple moving together.

A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips. Pets are allowed, which lets residents keep a pet with them as part of their household.

Residents can use the salon or barbershop, spa, library, ice cream parlor, and pub with outdoor space. Landscaped grounds with a stocked fishing pond and an outdoor patio provide designated places to spend time outside, while activities and wellness programs offer organized options within the community. Andrew Boeckman serves as the administrator.

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Marian Home

2400 Sixth Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3541
Overview of Marian Home

Marian Home provides independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Fort Dodge, IA. Independent living offers a private living arrangement without daily care, while assisted living provides help with everyday tasks. Skilled nursing provides ongoing nursing care for residents with clinical needs, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Marian Home opened in 1960 and has 90 beds. Independent living, assisted living, and nursing care units are available, along with rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation for residents focused on recovery. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may assist when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means using personal funds. Tracy Trotter serves as the administrator.

Therapy services, a beauty shop, community living areas, social programs, group activities, transportation for residents, and daily church services are available. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby trips independently. These services and care options may suit someone who wants access to therapy, social activities, worship, and support with transportation while living in one community.

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Mayflower Home

616 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112-2298
Overview of Mayflower Home

Mayflower Home operates as a senior living community in Grinnell, Iowa, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private residences alongside shared community services, whereas assisted living assists residents with personal care routines like dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Secured accommodations cater to individuals with memory loss who require steady supervision. Physical therapy and recovery support are handled through Rehab Care.

Kellie McGriff acts as administrator for the 40-bed facility, which maintains a total daily nurse staffing rate of 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident. Features include a mini gift shop and an active Residents Association that organizes local activities and resident participation. Nearby streets yield an 82 Walk Score, allowing residents to manage daily errands on foot. Financial arrangements accept Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families considering a campus that accommodates changing care requirements over time can contact Mayflower Home to check current availability, tour the grounds, or evaluate funding options.

Contact Mayflower Home

Scenic Manor

1409 N. Fremont, Iowa Falls, IA 50126-1319
Overview of Scenic Manor

In Iowa Falls, IA, Scenic Manor offers four care types. They are independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care.

Independent living is private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with specific tasks like bathing and dressing, and doesn’t interfere with a resident’s privacy further. Nursing home and skilled nursing mean licensed nurses are maintained on the floor around the clock, which is why the range works as a single address.

Seventy-seven beds are at Scenic Manor, and the offerings it has suit a resident whose needs will grow but who doesn’t want to move elsewhere. Someone needing skilled rehabilitation briefly can use the short term-rehabilitation program.

The nursing behind one resident, in an average day, works out to 4 hours and 5 minutes. Rehabilitation services carry the therapy side.

A Walk Score of 60 sets the area at somewhat walkable, so a few errands are reachable on foot, and a resident who has stopped driving manages certain ones alone. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all acceptable payment options. Medicaid is for when savings aren’t going to cover a long stay, and Medicare is for when skilled care is needed following a discharge from a hospital stay.

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Overview of Kennybrook Village

Kennybrook Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, short term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing in Grimes, Iowa. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time because moving to another care level does not require leaving the community. Kennybrook Village has 40 beds. That places it in the smaller community range, where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Starting monthly prices are $2,950 for independent living, $5,640 for assisted living, and $7,650 for memory care. The memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision that care requires. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Residents can use the spa, courtyard, garden, and patio, while community transportation supports off site outings. On site rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and a doctor is on staff. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Spencer VanSickel serves as the administrator.

$2,950/Month

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Overview of St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

Opened in 1967, St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and hospice services in Spencer, Iowa. With licensed nurses on-site, residents receive ongoing support for their needs. The community also accommodates those with life-limiting conditions, providing comfort and symptom management.

Administered by Ken Nelson, the home has 79 beds, with a current occupancy of 86%. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Rehabilitation Services are available through a program at the home, giving residents access to rehabilitation on-site. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s circumstances.

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Overview of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, Iowa, established in 1939, provides continuous care through independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Independent living supports self-sufficient seniors, assisted living assists with daily routines like medication management and personal care, and daytime adult care options serve non-overnight needs. Physical rehabilitation services are integrated on site to aid functional recovery.

Managed by administrator Adam Braden, the 150-bed campus records an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes of direct nursing time per resident daily. Surrounding neighborhoods carry a walk score of 64, allowing residents who do not drive to complete certain errands nearby. Funding options accommodate Medicare for eligible short-term stays, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families looking for a campus that accommodates changing care needs over time can connect with Bishop Drumm Retirement Center to tour the grounds, verify current openings, or discuss financial options.

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Weighting overview

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

  • 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