Page 28 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
Home Instead – Cedar Rapids
AL
HC
HOS
MC
Cedar Rapids
-No
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 46
Rank #175 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #87 / 258
-A+--
Concord Care Center
AL
NH
SNF
Garner
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #229 / 334
No
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 46
Rank #209 / 424
--
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #62 / 295
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Parkview Home
AL
HOS
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Jackson Wayland
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 71
Rank #303 / 334
No
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 46
Rank #348 / 424
--
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #18 / 295
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
Westview Acres Care Center
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lorraine Leon
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #229 / 334
No
53
Facility 53
IA AVG 46
Rank #161 / 424
--
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #110 / 295
-19
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Monticello
75
Facility 75
IA AVG 71
Rank #109 / 334
No
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 46
Rank #65 / 424
--
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #146 / 295
-32
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 7
Rank #275 / 299
Woodland Terrace
AL
IL
MC
Nw Waverly
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
No
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 46
Rank #341 / 424
--
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #55 / 295
-22
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
Independence Village Of Des Moines (Beaverdale Estates)
AL
IL
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
-Yes
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 46
Rank #115 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #236 / 258
-A--
Meth Wick Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 71
Rank #138 / 334
No
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 46
Rank #343 / 424
--
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #70 / 295
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Manor House Care Center
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Sigourney
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 71
Rank #198 / 334
No
45
Facility 45
IA AVG 46
Rank #214 / 424
--
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #108 / 295
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Stone Cottage Care Center
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Sigourney
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 71
Rank #258 / 334
No
45
Facility 45
IA AVG 46
Rank #214 / 424
--
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #79 / 295
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Overview of Home Instead – Cedar Rapids

Serving Cedar Rapids and nearby areas, Home Instead offers senior home care assistance that prioritizes enhancing quality of life and independence for retirees, from the comfort of their family home. Personalizing each elderly care plan to meet the specific needs of every individual, Home Instead brings the full-range of daily living support and medical management from retirement homes, to your doorstep.

Family members and seniors alike can rest easy knowing that Home Instead’s brand of dependable personal care and companionship are handled with the utmost respect and compassion, by a duly licensed team. Light housekeeping, meal preparations, errands, and medication reminders, are conducted warmly and professionally. For those struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, Home Instead has got you covered as well.

Contact Home Instead – Cedar Rapids

Overview of Concord Care Center

Concord Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Garner, IA. Alongside support for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, long-term care is also provided to ensure residents receive higher levels of care. Moreover, rehabilitation services are provided, including short-term rehabilitation, for those needing recovery support.

The community has 46 beds, which is a smaller size that gives staff and residents room to get to know one another. It is currently at 85% occupancy with an average length of stay of 108 days. Moreover, Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, indicating the average daily nursing time allocated for each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing Medicare to help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid matters when savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay also lets families pay directly.
Short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and the Rehab to Home program are available for people receiving rehabilitation services, including those preparing to return home after a shorter stay. Additionally, a salon or barber shop and private family gathering rooms provide places for personal grooming and visits with family. The area has a Walk Score of 46 and is car-dependent, so most errands may require a personal vehicle or a coordinated transportation.

Contact Concord Care Center

Parkview Home

102 North Jackson, Wayland, IA 52654-0038
Overview of Parkview Home

Parkview Home provides assisted living, residential care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care in Wayland, IA. Assisted living and residential care offer a residential setting with support for daily needs, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time away. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Parkview Home opened in 1961 and has 34 beds. It is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 3h 54m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident. Medication monitoring, nutritional and dietary counseling, and rehabilitation programs provide medication oversight, dietary guidance, and structured recovery support within the community.

A salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, with Medicaid helping families whose savings may not cover a long stay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Ron Semler serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Westview Acres Care Center

Westview Acres Care Center is a nursing home in Leon, IA offering assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Opened in 1966, the community has 46 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rose Saxton serves as the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay. A Walk Score of 53 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to manage certain trips independently.

Contact Westview Acres Care Center

Overview of Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center

Located in Monticello, Iowa, Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The 75-bed community is in a highly walkable area, so many local services and amenities are within walking distance. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different options for covering both rehabilitation and long-term care.

The facility has an occupancy rate of 64%, and residents stay an average of 214 days, including those recovering from surgery, illness, and injury, and receiving longer-term care. Rehabilitation services are a major part of daily operations. Skilled nursing care is available alongside structured rehabilitation programs. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident. Nurse aides provide about 2 hours and 31 minutes of care each day.

Pennington Square Assisted Living is affiliated with the facility, so families have another option when care needs change over time. Respite care is also available for those who need to stay temporarily. These services are best during care transitions or when a caregiver needs time away from daily responsibilities.

State inspections have documented findings related to resident supervision and care protocols. The facility was able to address these concerns through follow-up corrections. It also has ongoing improvements to safety and care coordination procedures.

Contact Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center

Woodland Terrace

1922 Fifth Avenue Nw, Waverly, IA 50677-1903
Overview of Woodland Terrace

Woodland Terrace is a senior living community in Bridgman, Michigan. It offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living services. The community is dedicated to providing compassionate care and fostering a sense of belonging among residents.

Contact Woodland Terrace

Overview of Independence Village of Des Moines (beaverdale Estates)

Make the most of your retirement years at the vibrant senior living community of Independence Village Of Des Moines (Beaverdale Estates) in Des Moines, IA, offering independent living. The community features pet-friendly apartments featuring large windows with plenty of natural light, along with convenient access to housekeeping for a maintenance-free living. The community is conveniently located near numerous parks, recreational facilities and walking trails, as well as excellent health care facilities, including the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

The community fosters a vibrant living experience and social connection through their diverse array of social, cultural and recreational activities, as well as exercise, fitness and wellness programs. A talented culinary team carefully prepares diverse menu options catered to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a business center and library, beauty salon and barbershop, and community activity room, including a game room and lounge, for relaxing gathering spaces.

Contact Independence Village Of Des Moines (Beaverdale Estates)

Overview of Meth Wick Community

Meth Wick Community is a place where life is brimming with vivid and authentic experiences. This not-for-profit community offers a range of senior living options including independent living, Independence Plus, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. The 68-acre wooded campus has been providing care since 1961. This home also places an emphasis on wellness, offering classes to help residents maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health. 

They house bariatric specialty suits to provide additional support for those who need it. Transportation services make it easy to get around, and the 14,000 square foot social hub is the perfect place to gather with friends and neighbors. The social hub features a library, fitness room, doctor’s office, and more. Residents can even join book clubs and bus trips and stay connected with donors and the community’s needs through the Legacy newsletter. Moreover, the facility is equipped with a Wick Endowment Fund to assist residents who have exhausted their resources. They strongly prioritize security and comfort, providing both total independence and total care in one place.

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Manor House Care Center

1212 South Stuart Street, Sigourney, IA 52591-1300
Overview of Manor House Care Center

Manor House Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Sigourney, IA. Independent living suits residents who manage daily care on their own, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other everyday tasks.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing nursing and personal support. Hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while the range of care options allows needs to be addressed within the same community as they change.

The community has 55 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff may become familiar with one another. Its Rehab-to-home program and short-term rehabilitation services support a temporary stay focused on recovery and returning home, and rehabilitation services are also available as part of the broader care options.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Manor House Care Center

Stone Cottage Care Center

900 South Stone Street, Sigourney, IA 52591-0000
Overview of Stone Cottage Care Center

Based in Sigourney, Iowa, Stone Cottage Care Center is a 41-bed nursing home owned and operated by Gabriel Sebbag and the Samara Family. The home currently houses 31 residents and works with multiple funding options, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid. Because lengths of stay average about 547 days, the daily routine focuses mostly on long-term residential care, though they also take in patients for short-term recovery.

The building runs with a staff-to-resident ratio of around 2 to 1, with the nursing team providing about 3 hours and 18 minutes of direct care per resident each day. Registered nurses handle direct clinical oversight on the floor, while on-site physical and occupational therapists provide regular sessions to help people regain their functional mobility after a hospital stay. To keep families involved, the facility sets up active resident and family councils so people can weigh in on community decisions.

For anyone planning a visit, the small-town neighborhood scores a 45 out of 100 for walkability, meaning a car will be necessary for most regular trips.

Interested individuals can call the admissions desk to see which rooms are open, find out how the resident council functions, or coordinate a time to tour the building. The front office can also walk you through the standard entry paperwork and explain how insurance coverage applies to extended care stays.

Contact Stone Cottage Care Center

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.