Page 16 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is a senior care community on Dean Road SW in the southwest part of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It offers a full continuum of care under one roof, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, which means a resident can often stay in a familiar place as their needs change over time. The community is owned by Jbrb Investments LLC and accepts both Medicare and private pay, giving families a couple of clear routes to cover short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care.

This is a small, single-story community with 40 beds, and it tends to run comfortably occupied at around 88 percent. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, and the single-level layout can make day-to-day movement easier for residents with mobility limitations. Pets are welcome, which matters to many families weighing a move for a loved one.

On the clinical side, total nursing care averages about 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, so hands-on daily support is a meaningful part of the setting. State inspection themes over the years have centered on medication management and care-delivery practices, alongside stretches of clean compliance. Families touring the community can ask how those areas are handled day to day.

The community sits in a car-dependent pocket of Cedar Rapids, with a Walk Score of 7, so most errands and visits will involve a short drive. That residential setting can suit residents and family who prefer a quiet neighborhood over a busy commercial area.

Senior Star at Elmore Place offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Davenport, 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. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. Senior Star at Elmore Place may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. With 50 beds, it is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences; a studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Amanda Buchholz serves as the administrator.

Overview of Bickford of Clinton

Bickford of Clinton is an assisted living community in Clinton, IA. Residents can receive help with daily activities such as meals, grooming, and medication management, making it a potential fit for someone who needs support with those tasks. The community has 65 beds, and Kim Schaffer serves as the administrator.

Transportation is available for residents who need help getting beyond the community. A full schedule of activities includes chair exercises, music entertainment, trivia, crafts, and Bingo, giving residents organized ways to spend their time. Montessori Memory Care is also offered as a specific program, while residents who want to live with a pet may bring one.

With a Walk Score of 40, the area is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Starting Price $130/Day Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Make every moment count at Thornton Heights Assisted Living, a distinguished community in Lansing, IA, offering assisted living. Featuring beautifully furnished and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served three times daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency pendants are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.

Overview of Edencrest at Riverwoods

Edencrest at Riverwoods offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Des Moines, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Multiple care levels are available in one community. Edencrest at Riverwoods may be a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 80 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, giving residents choices in how much private space they want. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Edencrest at Riverwoods is in the Woodside Park neighborhood, and Anna Austin serves as the administrator. Starting prices are $2,900 per month for independent living and $6,500 per month for memory care, giving families monthly entry points for these two care levels. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet. An on-site salon and spa allow residents to receive those services within the community. A private courtyard provides outdoor space, while fitness classes give residents a structured way to participate in exercise activities.

$2,900/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

Maple Ridge Assisted Living provides assisted living in Mt Ayr, Iowa, helping residents with daily activities while they live in a private or shared room. With 24 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and shared rooms give residents the choice of having a room alone or sharing living space with another person.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them. The community has a pool and a salon or spa, giving residents options for recreation and personal grooming, while transportation is available for travel beyond the community. Religious services and rehabilitation services are available through the facility, and respite care offers short term stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Travis Hinz serves as the administrator.

Overview of Arlington Place of Grundy Center

Arlington Place of Grundy Center offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Grundy Center, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community. Arlington Place of Grundy Center has 80 beds, and residents may keep a pet with them. Holly Smith serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 32 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives generally cannot manage them independently.

Overview of Independence Village of Pella

Situated in Pella, IA, Independence Village of Pella is a reliable senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community features an array of beautifully designed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, providing a comfortable living space to residents. Care needs are fully met with personalized care plans and professionally trained employees available 24/7 to provide care and assistance.

There’s no shortage of enriching things to do with a vibrant calendar of activities, events, and programs offered by the community. Dining experience is improved with chef-prepared meals that are carefully curated to satisfy unique dietary needs and food preferences. Residents never have to worry about chores with housekeeping, laundry services, and other supportive services provided by a dedicated team. Here, residents have what they need to live a carefree and fulfilling lifestyle.

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$5,867/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Independence Village of Waukee offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Waukee, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care types on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 34 beds. That creates a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing for someone living alone or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk; Austin Williams serves as the administrator.

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$6,500/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Bickford of Marion

At 46 beds, Bickford of Marion is a smaller community, and that scale is part of its identity. The two-story building on Linden Dr, part of the Bickford Senior Living Group network, offers assisted living and memory care in Marion’s Hickory Haven Estates neighborhood, 1.4 miles from the city center. Misty Cottrell serves as Executive Director.

The Montessori Memory Care program is the facility’s most distinctive offering. It’s a named, structured approach to cognitive care rather than a generic memory unit, and it’s the clearest signal of what the community is built around. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building, transportation is available, there’s a fitness area on-site, and the community is pet-friendly.

Occupancy sits at 76%, with 35 of 46 beds filled, in a building that has been operating for 27 years. The neighborhood is moderately walkable (Walk Score 69), with some day-to-day destinations reachable on foot. State inspections have tended to center on medication management, care planning and documentation, and food service, which are common operational focus areas rather than indicators of direct care concerns.

Bickford of Marion is a practical fit for families prioritizing a structured memory care approach within a mid-sized regional network, in a community small enough that residents are unlikely to get lost in the shuffle.

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Starting Price $110/Day Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026