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Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 333 assisted living communities in Iowa using Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IA
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333 homes
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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: 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: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

Grand Living At Tower Place
AL
IL
MC
West Des Moines (South 51St Street)
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 71
Rank #125 / 407
Yes
63
Facility 63
IA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 528
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #232 / 282
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #292 / 379
7
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #93 / 348
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #250 / 348
Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids
AL
Cedar Rapids
86
Facility 86
IA AVG 71
Rank #95 / 407
Yes
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 45
Rank #246 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 19
Rank #151 / 282
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #263 / 379
18
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #187 / 348
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #298 / 348
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
AL
MC
RC
West Des Moines
93
Facility 93
IA AVG 71
Rank #79 / 407
No
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 45
Rank #168 / 528
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 282
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #228 / 379
9
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #187 / 348
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 348
Valley View Village
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 71
Rank #117 / 407
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 19
Rank #2 / 282
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #1 / 379
24
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #205 / 348
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #281 / 348
Ramsey Village Continuing Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Des Moines (Drake)
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 407
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
1 bed / 2 bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 19
Rank #268 / 282
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #91 / 379
23
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #224 / 348
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #281 / 348
Holland Farms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 71
Rank #45 / 407
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #232 / 282
38.8%
Facility 38.8%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #346 / 379
7
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #93 / 348
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 348
Sunset Park Place
AL
MC
RC
Dubuque
101
Facility 101
IA AVG 71
Rank #66 / 407
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #324 / 528
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 19
Rank #98 / 282
46.5%
Facility 46.5%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #302 / 379
25
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #308 / 348
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #298 / 348
Ridgecrest Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
Davenport (Northwest Boulevard)
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 71
Rank #100 / 407
Yes
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 19
Rank #268 / 282
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #196 / 379
20
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #187 / 348
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #298 / 348
The Summit of Coralville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Coralville
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 71
Rank #191 / 407
Yes
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 45
Rank #421 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 282
53.1%
Facility 53.1%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #247 / 379
8
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #158 / 348
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 348
Amelia Senior Living
AL
Council Bluffs (Ferndale)
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 71
Rank #202 / 407
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 45
Rank #500 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 19
Rank #42 / 282
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #218 / 379
10
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #57 / 348
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #250 / 348
Quartet – A Senior Living Village
AL
MC
Bettendorf
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 71
Rank #191 / 407
Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 45
Rank #482 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 19
Rank #250 / 282
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #313 / 379
5
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #57 / 348
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 348
Northcrest Community
AL
IL
MC
NC
NH
Ames
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 71
Rank #191 / 407
No
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #324 / 528
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #232 / 282
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #263 / 379
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #1 / 348
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 348
Suites of Ankeny
AL
IL
Ankeny (Northwest Ash Drive)
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 71
Rank #171 / 407
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #202 / 528
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 19
Rank #193 / 282
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #295 / 379
6
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #31 / 348
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #250 / 348
Bickford of West Des Moines
AL
MC
West Des Moines (Hawthorne Drive)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 71
Rank #182 / 407
Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 45
Rank #160 / 528
Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 19
Rank #62 / 282
53.0%
Facility 53.0%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #249 / 379
32
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #316 / 348
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #343 / 348
Edencrest at Siena Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ankeny
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 71
Rank #28 / 407
Yes
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 45
Rank #255 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #202 / 282
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
IA AVG 66.2%
Rank #325 / 379
13
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6.6
Rank #205 / 348
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.8
Rank #250 / 348
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The Summit of Coralville

3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241
Overview of The Summit of Coralville

Age without worries at The Summit of Coralville, a blissful retreat in Coralville, IA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides top-notch care tailored to their needs 24/7. Purposely built and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans are available in a nurturing and pet-friendly environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and stimulating programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delectable and healthy meals are also served in an all-inclusive, restaurant-style dining, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a pool, a theater, and a spacious courtyard, creating the ideal setting for older adults to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Amelia Senior Living

Ideally situated in the quiet neighborhood of West Ferndale Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, Amelia Senior Living is a respected senior living community providing assisted living. Helping seniors live a maintenance-free lifestyle by taking care of daily living activities around the clock, the community provides more opportunities for seniors to do the things they love. Residents and families can rest easy knowing a trusted community has their backs and their loved ones are well-cared for.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents create lasting moments with friends and lead an active lifestyle. Healthy and delightful meals are also provided, ensuring hassle-free dining that satisfies dietary needs and preferences. Amelia Senior Living is dedicated to caring for seniors with its spacious and sophisticated campus with senior-friendly amenities.

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Overview of Sunset Park Place

Sunset Park Place is an elegant home built based on its residents’ convenience and comfort. The services provided and designed in the community call on its residents to expand their vibrant social lives. Management aims to raise the standard for Dubuque’s assisted living and memory care living. Arbor View is one of the trusted homes in the city that many families have gone to because they have strived to embrace its residents to a senior lifestyle that has been reimagined.

As a proud Jaybird Senior Living community member, expect services to be delivered exceptionally, offering gracious amenities that make everyday living easier. A full-service salon and barbershop, outdoor common areas, spacious lounge areas, an elegant dining room with delicious meals served, enriching assisted living activities, and specialized memory care training offered.

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Overview of Windsor Manor Nevada

Located in the heart of Nevada, Iowa, Windsor Manor is a charming senior community offering an array of living options. With 30 thoughtfully designed assisted-living apartments, ranging from one to two bedrooms, residents find comfort in their private spaces equipped with convenient kitchenettes. The community takes pride in its exceptional housekeeping and personal laundry services, ensuring residents can enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle. They go the extra mile by providing personalized emergency wireless pendants and round-the-clock assistance, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its residents.

In addition to its comprehensive services, Windsor Manor boasts a secure memory care area comprising 10 studio apartments, specially designed for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Families appreciate the peace of mind offered by this secure environment. With scheduled transportation and easy access to highways, the community ensures convenient visits for families. What truly sets Windsor Manor apart is its commitment to offering reasonable assisted living costs, making it an affordable choice for seniors to embrace life to the fullest.

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Overview of Ridgecrest Village

Ridgecrest Village opened recently in a three-story building on Northwest Boulevard in Davenport, Iowa, and is still filling out its 82-bed capacity. At 67% occupancy, with 55 of 82 beds filled, it is in the early stages of establishing its census. The average resident stay is 174 days, which puts it squarely in the territory of both post-acute rehab and longer-term skilled nursing.

Total nursing care runs close to four hours per resident per day, with registered nurses contributing 59 minutes of that directly. Nurse aides account for another 2 hours and 26 minutes. For families evaluating nursing coverage as a primary criterion, that’s a concrete number to work with.

The care model centers on rehabilitation and skilled nursing: short-term rehab, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are all confirmed services. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, and the activity calendar addresses varying resident interests. A spa, cafe, and garden round out the on-site amenities. The neighborhood is only somewhat walkable (Walk Score 41), so most outside trips will require transportation.

State inspections have focused primarily on medication management, infection control, dietary practices, and resident rights. The payment picture is straightforward: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

For a facility still building its census, Ridgecrest Village offers a credible staffing foundation and a flexible payment base. It is most directly suited to residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or structured skilled nursing care in a newer building with a modest amenity set.

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Overview of Arlington Place of Grundy Center

Arlington Place of Grundy Center is an elegant home that is built based on the convenience and comfort of its residents. The services provided and designed in the community call on its residents to expand their vibrant social lives.  Management aims to raise the standard for assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Iowa. Edencrest is one of the trusted homes in the city that many families have gone to. 
Arlington Place’s a service based on convenience and flexibility; they want their residents to do more and think less at the same time– do more of what they love, and think less of the small stressful activities like housekeeping and laundry.

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Overview of Northcrest Community

Create unforgettable moments at Northcrest Community, an outstanding community in Ames, IA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with plenty of convenient apartment features.

Unique shops and recreational spaces surround the area, ensuring residents can easily access unending leisure and wellness opportunities. With a fully equipped kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its vibrant and inviting environment.

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Overview of Quartet – a Senior Living Village

Nestled in the charming city of Davenport, Iowa, Quartet Senior Living offers a unique and refreshing approach to senior living. With a focus on individuality and a celebration of personal interests, Quartet is a vibrant community that embraces carefree living, assisted living, and memory care services. 

At Quartet, residents can experience a life of breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality, and complete comfort. The community is thoughtfully designed to provide inspiring spaces, gracious services, and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Quartet believes that senior living should be more than just a place to reside—it should be a fulfilling experience that is shaped by each resident’s unique interests and preferences. This community offers a range of living options, including assisted living and memory care, all within a framework of exceptional amenities and a commitment to providing a high standard of care and comfort. Discover a refreshing approach to senior living at Quartet. 

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Overview of Ridgeview Assisted Living

Ridgeview Assisted Living offers a peaceful and scenic community that celebrates the everyday beauty of life. The community provides exceptional assisted living services and specialized care services such as diabetic care, staffing, ancillary services, and non-ambulatory care. The community’s staff is available around the clock, providing excellent care to its residents.

Residents of Ridgeview enjoy a rich schedule of activities, both on and off-site, including devotional activities. In addition to the promise of an active lifestyle, Ridgeview takes pride in its tradition of baking fresh bread every day, served during the noon meal. This daily ritual is a small but meaningful touch that brings a sense of warmth and homeliness within the community.

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Overview of Bickford of West Des Moines

Bickford of West Des Moines is known for its outstanding assisted living facilities and memory care services. They recognize the challenges that aging can bring and offer valuable support in your area. Providing an intimate and transparent environment to seniors, they go beyond traditional nursing homes, fostering a vibrant community with engaging activities like art, baking, and music, creating a tight-knit and uplifting atmosphere.

In addition to these engaging activities, Bickford excels in culinary offerings, accommodating special diets with high culinary standards and restaurant-style dining. Their services encompass medication management, a resident monitoring system, transportation, and a pet-friendly environment. Notably, they have designed spaces tailored to the unique needs of seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s, creating a harmonious facility. Discover their exceptional assisted living and memory care options in your area.

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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 333 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.