Page 18 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 319 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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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: 46/ 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: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Stoney Point Meadows
AL
MC
Cedar Rapids
176
Facility 176
IA AVG 71
Rank #6 / 334
Yes--
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #189 / 258
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #170 / 295
-4
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Maple Ridge Assisted Living
AL
Mt Ayr (Mount Ayr)
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 71
Rank #326 / 334
No
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 46
Rank #377 / 424
Private / Shared Rooms
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 18
Rank #77 / 258
--7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Silveridge, An Eventide Community, LLC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Denison (Denison Township)
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 46
Rank #290 / 424
-
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 18
Rank #140 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
-8
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place
AL
IL
RESC
RC
Sioux City
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 71
Rank #177 / 334
Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 46
Rank #131 / 424
-
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 18
Rank #27 / 258
--10
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
The Bridges at Ankeny
AL
NH
Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West)
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
No
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 46
Rank #408 / 424
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #66 / 295
-26
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Asbury
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #87 / 334
No
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
--
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #43 / 295
-25
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #261 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
The Fountains
AL
IL
MC
Bettendorf (The Fountains)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 71
Rank #23 / 334
Yes
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 46
Rank #414 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 18
Rank #114 / 258
-A+5
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #261 / 299
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #281 / 299
Oakland Heights
AL
Oakland
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 71
Rank #326 / 334
No
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 46
Rank #394 / 424
Apartments
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #60 / 258
--3
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Silver Palms
AL
Mount Pleasant
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 71
Rank #286 / 334
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 46
Rank #137 / 424
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
44.7%
Facility 44.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #230 / 295
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Independence Village of Ames
AL
MC
RC
Ames
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 71
Rank #318 / 334
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 46
Rank #175 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #68 / 258
-A+3
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #249 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 319 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Stoney Point Meadows

1900 Stoney Point Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Overview of Stoney Point Meadows

Dawn Martin administers the daily operations at Stoney Point Meadows, a 176-bed senior living facility located on Stoney Point Road SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Managed by Cassia and owned by Meadowview Senior Living, this Linn County community operates at roughly 53 percent occupancy, housing 94 residents within an environment that accommodates standard assisted living, short-term respite stays, and specialized memory support.

The program integrates on-site licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants to deliver continuous daily personal care and medication management. A pet-friendly policy allows residents to maintain domestic companion animals within their private apartments.

The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 1 out of 100, which requires visitors and staff to utilize personal vehicles for all off-site errands. Regulatory reviews managed by Iowa’s health inspectors focus primarily on sharpening the timeliness of incident reporting, maintaining current resident service logs, and standardizing safety response protocols.

Interested individuals and prospective representatives evaluating area senior care options can contact the Cedar Rapids administrative office to review active intake availability and standard leasing terms.

Contact Stoney Point Meadows

Overview of Maple Ridge Assisted Living

Beautifully located in the serene setting of Mount Ayr, IA, Maple Ridge is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety with beautifully furnished and secure accommodations.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with a nurturing and welcoming environment.

Contact Maple Ridge Assisted Living

Overview of Silveridge, an Eventide Community

Silveridge, an Eventide Community, offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Denison, IA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home care, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life. The community has 72 beds and opened in 2011, with assisted living apartments available alongside personal and health related services so residents can receive support with routine and health needs as part of their care.

Rehabilitation services support recovery, while short term rehabilitation is designed for a temporary stay rather than ongoing residence. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Twenty four hour staffing means staff are present around the clock.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in the car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Kara Webb serves as administrator, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can continue within the same community.

Contact Silveridge, An Eventide Community, LLC

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place

Charter of Northpark Place is an assisted living community in Sioux City, Iowa. It offers 48 independent living apartments, 57 assisted living apartments, and 2 guest suites. At Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place, seniors experience an enriching and empowering lifestyle with compassionate caregivers treating them like family. The community boasts a leadership team with decades of experience, ensuring residents receive top-notch care and attention.

Residents have access to a wide range of amenities and services, including meals, housekeeping, laundry services, pet-friendly facilities, private dining, beauty/barber services, a fitness center, arts and crafts studio, internet access, chapel, concierge service, pharmacy support, pendant use for safety, and free transportation. Engaging life-enrichment programs provide abundant choices, fostering a full and connected life. Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place is dedicated to delivering the highest quality senior living experience, offering a life filled with joy and comfort.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place

Overview of The Bridges at Ankeny

The Bridges at Ankeny offers assisted living and nursing home care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Nursing home care provides residential support for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, so the combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks now and may later require ongoing nursing care.

The community has 100 beds, and 84% are occupied. Most beds are therefore in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment. Mary Woolson serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Centennial Pointe West neighborhood.

Contact The Bridges at Ankeny

Overview of Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque manages an 80-bed medical campus on Pennsylvania Avenue under the guidance of administrator Tracey Long. The community runs with a stable occupancy rate near 89 percent, balancing public program coverage via Medicare and Medicaid with traditional private accounts. Admissions track to an average length of stay around 87 days, reflecting a fluid daily mix of transitional, post-hospital physical therapy patients and individuals requiring ongoing nursing supervision.

Clinical floor procedures provide an average of 4 hours and 18 minutes of daily direct care per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides manage this 24-hour medical schedule to administer on-site speech, occupational, and physical therapies alongside specialized respite and palliative care treatments. For daily programming, the building contains a dedicated therapy gym, a courtyard, and a customized dining system, while the surrounding neighborhood records a walkability score of 52 out of 100, which means visiting guests can manage a handful of regional errands on foot.

Recent health assessments from state oversight entities focused on internal compliance patterns, highlighting quality reviews of standard infection prevention techniques and clinical care chart updates. Administrative coordinators use these regular health survey documents to update floor protocols and align continuing staff training logs with current safety regulations.

Prospective residents can connect with the admissions department to check on immediate room availability, look over the current therapy schedules, or arrange a time to visit the common areas.

Contact Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

The Fountains

3726 Thunder Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Overview of The Fountains

The Fountains is a senior living community in Bettendorf, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. That range matters for families thinking past the immediate decision, because a resident whose needs change over time can often move between levels of care without leaving a familiar building and staff. The community has been in operation for 20 years and is administered by Cj Ward. With 136 beds in a mid-rise building, it sits among the larger communities in the area.

Housing runs from studios to one and two bedroom apartments. Independent living suites are set up for people who want to keep a full household routine, with complete kitchens, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, internet access, and in-unit laundry. Assisted living apartments add support with meals and housekeeping for residents who need a hand with daily tasks. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care are provided in a secure setting, and the community is pet friendly throughout.

Daily life centers on shared spaces: a restaurant-style dining room, a fitness center, a lounge, an ice cream parlor, and a chapel. The activities calendar includes religious services, dance classes, workout sessions, and game nights, and the community also offers transportation services along with fitness and recreation programming.

The setting is suburban and quiet, about four miles from Bettendorf’s city center, with MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care just over a mile away. The neighborhood scores 4 out of 100 for walkability, so residents and visitors will rely on a car or the community’s transportation for errands and appointments. For families in the Quad Cities area, the location keeps a hospital close at hand while placing the community away from busier commercial corridors.

Contact The Fountains

Overview of Oakland Heights

Ideally situated in the thriving setting of Oakland, IA, Oakland Heights is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs. Purposely built and secure accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to residents’ happiness and well-being, a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and fun recreational programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and meet nutritional needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. For convenience and safety, medication management is also available. The community is a great option for those looking to maintain their independence without hassles, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact Oakland Heights

Silver Palms

126 W. Stonebrook Drive, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Overview of Silver Palms

Silver Palms provides assisted living in Mount Pleasant, IA. Residents can receive help with daily tasks while keeping their own routines and independence.

With 38 beds, the community is smaller in size, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, meaning a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Sheila Matheney serves as the administrator.

Contact Silver Palms

Overview of Independence Village of Ames

Operated by the StoryPoint Group, Independence Village of Ames is a senior living community in Ames, Iowa, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is located within a few miles of Mary Greeley Medical Center, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed.

The two-story community has 30 beds and has been serving residents for 25 years. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community is currently at full occupancy. The combination of a long operating history and full occupancy reflects an established community with consistent demand.

Residents receive 24-hour supervision along with specialized memory care services. Respite care is available for families who need a short-term care option. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals served in a home-style setting, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs that encourage residents to stay active and engaged. Sydney Petersen serves as the community’s administrator.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 51, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. State inspection history has focused on staff training, resident assessments, care plan documentation, and building safety features such as exit door alarms. More recent complaint investigations found no substantiated issues.

Contact Independence Village of Ames

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 319 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.