Page 20 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.
Heritage Court Assisted Living
AL
West Des Moines
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 73
Rank #168 / 289
ANo
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 45
Rank #210 / 302
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #34 / 232
35.7%
Facility 35.7%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #236 / 259
9
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
The Keystones of Cedar Rapids
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids (Rockwell Drive Northeast)
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 73
Rank #274 / 289
C-No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 45
Rank #200 / 302
1 bed / 2 bed
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 18
Rank #81 / 232
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #219 / 259
5
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #188 / 265
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #261 / 265
Oak Park Place Dubuque
AL
IL
MC
Dubuque
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 73
Rank #140 / 289
DYes
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 45
Rank #247 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 18
Rank #96 / 232
23.4%
Facility 23.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #256 / 259
9
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 6
Rank #257 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
CedarStone Senior Living
AL
MC
Cedar Falls
176
Facility 176
IA AVG 73
Rank #6 / 289
CYes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 45
Rank #194 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 18
Rank #200 / 232
-9
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Bickford of Burlington
AL
MC
Burlington
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 73
Rank #173 / 289
D+Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 45
Rank #194 / 302
-
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 18
Rank #29 / 232
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #166 / 259
8
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 6
Rank #203 / 265
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #256 / 265
Garnett Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Cedar Rapids
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 73
Rank #196 / 289
D-Yes
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 45
Rank #54 / 302
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #54 / 232
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #251 / 259
8
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 6
Rank #229 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
The Willows of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 73
Rank #199 / 289
D-Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #157 / 232
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #117 / 259
7
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 265
Gardens at Ridgecrest Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 73
Rank #274 / 289
-Yes
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 45
Rank #8 / 302
-
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 18
Rank #61 / 232
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #219 / 259
4
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #264 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Birkwood Village of Tama-Toledo
AL
IL
MC
Toledo
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 73
Rank #104 / 289
-No
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 302
-
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 18
Rank #200 / 232
37.8%
Facility 37.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #211 / 259
3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Edencrest at Kettlestone
AL
IL
MC
Waukee (Walnut Township)
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 73
Rank #34 / 289
-Yes
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 45
Rank #214 / 302
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
24.2%
Facility 24.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #255 / 259
1
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 Heritage Court Assisted Living

Heritage Court Assisted Living is an assisted living community in West Des Moines, IA, with 56 beds in a defined residential setting. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

The area has a Walk Score of 31, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands.

Patricia Wiltfang serves as the administrator.

Contact Heritage Court Assisted Living

Overview of The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels may not require leaving the community.

With 30 beds, The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community is in the Rockwell Drive Northeast neighborhood, and Lynn Nelson serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a setting dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation to get out independently.

Contact The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

Overview of Oak Park Place Dubuque

Oak Park Place Dubuque offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Dubuque, IA. Independent living provides a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can accommodate changing needs over time.

Opened in 2005, the community has 64 beds with studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Laura Brandt serves as the administrator.

A salon and spa provides grooming services within the community, and transportation gives residents an option for travel without driving themselves. Rehabilitation services are also available. Dining menus balance personal preferences with nutritional needs and use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, while pets are allowed.

Contact Oak Park Place Dubuque

Overview of CedarStone Senior Living

CedarStone Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Since both care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 176 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space. A two bedroom option may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Starting prices are $3,790 per month for assisted living and $6,470 per month for memory care; the memory care rate reflects the secured setting and additional supervision associated with that care level.

A fitness center gives residents a place to exercise, while the theater supports on site entertainment and the outdoor spaces offer room to spend time outside. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 35 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Amber Brezina serves as the administrator.

$3,790/Month

Contact CedarStone Senior Living

Overview of Bickford of Burlington

Burrowed in the peaceful community of Burlington, IA, the Bickford of Burlington is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive 24/7 professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.

Explore its extraordinary amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Indulge in a restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgetabble memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement with the Bickford of Burlington.

Contact Bickford of Burlington

Garnett Place

202 35Th St Dr Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Overview of Garnett Place

Garnett Place is a retirement community in Iowa that strives to create magical experiences in the lives of retirees. Situated near Elmcrest Country Club and Golf Course and Riverside Park, this community offers unique mundane retirement living amidst the changing seasons of Cedar Rapids. Garnett Place offers a range of senior lifestyles, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The open layout of the living spaces creates a personalized feel, with private bathrooms for added privacy. They also give access to a beautiful landscaped courtyard, allowing seniors to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. 

This home offers housekeeping, transportation, and dining services to make life easier for residents. They also provide wireless emergency pendants, 24-hour emergency response, garbage removal, and laundry services for added convenience. Seniors can even bring their furry friends along! Other amenities include a cinema, salon, and barber. The living spaces come equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a full kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave oven, and window coverings. If one wishes to live a meaningful and hassle free life, Garnett Place is the place to be.

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Overview of The Willows of Marshalltown

The Willows of Marshalltown offers assisted living and memory care in Marshalltown, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. The 48-bed size makes The Willows of Marshalltown a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, giving a resident a single private space or allowing a couple or companion to move in together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Jennifer Stanley serves as the administrator.

Contact The Willows of Marshalltown

Overview of Gardens at Ridgecrest Village

Gardens at Ridgecrest Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Davenport, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. 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.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels can happen without leaving the community. The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Gardens at Ridgecrest Village opened in 1966 and is administered by Lorrie Blumberg. A Walk Score of 90 is classified as a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, and Crest Health Care Skilled, identifying the community’s assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing settings. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, so residents have prepared dining without cooking each meal themselves, and rehabilitation services are available for recovery or ongoing therapy needs. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the pet policy allows residents to bring pets.

Contact Gardens at Ridgecrest Village

Overview of Birkwood Village of Tama-Toledo

Birkwood Village of Tama-Toledo is an assisted living, independent living, and memory care community in Toledo, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and the combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Residents can have access to a salon and spa, a courtyard, and made-to-order breakfast with lunch and dinner menus that include alternate options. Transportation is also available for residents who need a ride.

The community has 74 beds and is administered by Kaleigh Sieck. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Birkwood Village of Tama-Toledo may be a good fit for someone who needs a choice among independent living, assisted living, memory care, or a short-term respite stay.

Contact Birkwood Village of Tama-Toledo

Overview of Edencrest at Kettlestone

Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee, IA offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living gives residents private living space along with community services, without daily care. Assisted living supports everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having several care levels may suit someone whose support needs grow over time.

The community has 120 beds. Monthly starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care. The higher memory care rate corresponds to the secured setting and supervision that care includes.

Private apartments give residents individual living space, and pets are allowed for someone who wants to bring a pet when moving in. Transportation options and outings can support participation in activities away from the community. Outdoor gardens, patios, and walking trails offer places to spend time outside. A salon and spa, fitness center, health classes, and rehabilitation services on site give residents access to personal care, exercise, and therapy without arranging separate transportation. Respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for recovery focused therapy. Miah Baum serves as the administrator.

$2,900/Month

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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 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