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| Oaknoll Retirement Residence | AL IL NH | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
71
Rank
#156 / 407 | No |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
45
Rank
#344 / 528 | Private Rooms | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
19
Rank
#13 / 282 |
81.4%
Facility
81.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#111 / 379 | - | 12 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Mill Pond | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
Rank
#439 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
19
Rank
#107 / 282 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#14 / 379 | - | 16 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#158 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Green Hills Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames (Hamilton Drive) | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
71
Rank
#234 / 407 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
45
Rank
#430 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
19
Rank
#24 / 282 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#130 / 379 | - | 11 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Friendship Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#143 / 407 | No |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#202 / 528 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
19
Rank
#8 / 282 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#50 / 379 | - | 17 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Maple Ridge Assisted Living | AL NH | Mt Ayr (Mount Ayr) | 24
Facility
24
IA AVG
71
Rank
#398 / 407 | No |
13
Facility
13
IA AVG
45
Rank
#452 / 528 | Private / Shared Rooms | 24
Facility
24
IA AVG
19
Rank
#98 / 282 | - | - | 7 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#31 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Cedar Ridge Village | AL IL NH SNF | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
19
Rank
#202 / 282 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#24 / 379 | A+ | 15 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| The Views of Marion | AL MC NH SNF | Marion | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 | No |
37
Facility
37
IA AVG
45
Rank
#315 / 528 | Private Rooms | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#211 / 282 |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#282 / 379 | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#31 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Calvin Community | AL NH IL MC | Des Moines (Beaverdale) | 59
Facility
59
IA AVG
71
Rank
#226 / 407 | No |
61
Facility
61
IA AVG
45
Rank
#145 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
19
Rank
#268 / 282 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#42 / 379 | - | 17 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Independence Village of Waukee | AL NH IL MC SNF | Waukee | 34
Facility
34
IA AVG
71
Rank
#373 / 407 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 15
Facility
15
IA AVG
19
Rank
#164 / 282 |
41.2%
Facility
41.2%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#332 / 379 | - | 12 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Corridor Crossing Place | AL MC RESC RC | Cedar Rapids (Southwest Area) | 61
Facility
61
IA AVG
71
Rank
#210 / 407 | No |
44
Facility
44
IA AVG
45
Rank
#269 / 528 | Private Rooms | 31
Facility
31
IA AVG
19
Rank
#42 / 282 | - | - | 9 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
7
Rank
#187 / 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 | A+ | 10 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Edencrest at The Tuscany | AL IL MC RC | Altoona | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
45
Rank
#444 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282 |
92.5%
Facility
92.5%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#44 / 379 | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#131 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Independence Village of Ames | AL MC RC | Ames | 30
Facility
30
IA AVG
71
Rank
#390 / 407 | No |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
45
Rank
#213 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25
Facility
25
IA AVG
19
Rank
#87 / 282 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 379 | A+ | 21 | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
7
Rank
#279 / 348 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348 |
| Thornton Heights Assisted Living | AL NH | Lansing (Main Street) | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
71
Rank
#397 / 407 | No |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
45
Rank
#444 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
IA AVG
19
Rank
#120 / 282 | - | - | 7 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#31 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Northridge Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames (Somerset) | 38
Facility
38
IA AVG
71
Rank
#352 / 407 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IA AVG
45
Rank
#269 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
19
Rank
#189 / 282 |
94.7%
Facility
94.7%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#28 / 379 | A | 15 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 348 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348 |
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is a 36-bed assisted living program at 3000 Risen Son Boulevard in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, administered by Dave Creal. Operating since 2024, the facility provides a blend of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under an active Iowa license through September 2027. The community operates with 24-hour staffing and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
The facility’s regulatory record since December 2023 shows three deficiencies across two inspections, placing it 66% below the state average for deficiency findings. Issues addressed involved medication aide training documentation and initial tenant evaluation completion. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints appear in the available reports, suggesting a facility with minimal regulatory friction during its early development.
Among short-stay rehabilitation residents, the program recorded zero major injuries from falls; 100% better than the state benchmark. Discharge preparation reflects similarly strong outcomes: 82.9% of residents achieved expected self-care ability when leaving (54% above state average), and 62.9% successfully returned home or to the community (24% above state performance). Rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge, however, runs at 34.7%; significantly above the state average of 21.3%.
Current occupancy of 39% trails the state average by 36 percentage points, reflecting the facility’s status as a newer entrant to the market.
The physical environment balances accessibility with comfort: spacious common areas featuring fireplaces, a library, covered patio, elegant dining room, chef-prepared meals, beauty salon and barber shop, and wheelchair-accessible showers throughout. Therapy services from physical, and occupational, to speech therapy, support residents working toward recovery during short-stay rehabilitation admissions.
The facility fits post-acute rehabilitation residents, particularly those seeking intensive therapy support in a newly constructed, fully accessible residential setting during short-term stays.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Sioux Center, IA, Kosgrove Estates is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. Housekeeping and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring that older adults have more time to do the things they love.
A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and fun recreational programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Set within the area of Panora, IA, Lakeside Village is an idyllic senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community guarantees their much needed independence with the benefit of added care and assistance with their daily living activities. In addition to a personal emergency call system, a round the clock team is available to attend to residents’ needs, concerns, and emergencies, giving them peace of mind and comfort.
Free from the hassles of maintaining their living spaces, residents can fully devote their time to enrichment and enjoyment with an array of activities to engage in. Restaurant style meals are also provided each day to give residents the nutrients and energy they need to stay active. An array of beautiful amenities are offered as well to make residents stay within the community more pleasing and enjoyable.
At The Lindens at Green Hills, the vision is to provide premier Assisted Living in Ames, Iowa, ensuring residents can continue doing what they love with just the right amount of support. With a specially trained care team, they prioritize individual choice and assist with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and medication management.
Their mission revolves around offering comprehensive services and amenities that empower residents to maintain their lifestyles, fostering dignified independence and comfort.
Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA, the PrairieStone Senior Living is an esteemed community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Well-appointed and pet-friendly accommodations with several floor plans are available depending on the needs of its residents. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions undergo specialized program with a neighborhood setting and advanced technology.
Explore its top-quality amenities and services including delightful and nutritious meals in restaurant dining, housekeeping and maintenance, concierge service, and transportation. Take time for self-care by visiting its barber shop and salon. Participate in a full-packed calendar of activities and programs to boost social engagement and life enrichment. At PrairieStone Senior Living, seniors are assured of a blissful retirement.
Ideally set in the tranquil neighborhood of East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA, is the reliable senior living community of Edencrest at Riverwoods that provides assisted living and memory care. Experience the highest quality of care and support with a compassionate and responsible team caring for residents’ needs and preferences around the clock. Featuring different levels of care for individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs, the community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment where residents thrive.
Elevate your retirement with fun recreation and wellness programs, highlighting your interests and strengths. Delightful and healthy meals are also provided to foster comfort and meet dietary needs. With beautiful courtyards and pet-friendly spaces, residents enjoy a peaceful and happy retirement.
Located in Urbandale, and serving nearby areas including Ankeny, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center specializes in memory care services that foster a safe and nurturing environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Understanding that each resident’s journey is unique, personalized care plans are crafted to address individual needs and preferences, ensuring residents feel comfortable and supported.
Residents also have access to a wealth of amenities in this memory care facility, designed to stimulate and engage residents. From beautifully landscaped courtyards to spacious common areas, the atmosphere establishes a sense of community and belonging. Daily activities calendars keep residents active and social, with options ranging from exercise classes and music therapy to pet visits and religious services.
Rock Creek Senior Living is a senior living community located in Ankeny, Iowa. It offers a range of services including assisted living and memory care, with a focus on quality service and a vibrant social environment. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, fitness center, and various daily events.
Find all the care you need with the astounding senior living community of Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA, which offers an array of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. With its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care and support, the community provides a team of licensed and well-trained professionals helping seniors with their needs 24/7. Families can also rest easy with the knowledge that their loved ones are well-cared for.
The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the freedom to live as they please. Healthy and delicious meals await residents every mealtime for a delightful dining experience. Rotary Senior Living is great for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in one place.
Located just outside Ohama, Risen Son Christian Village is a community deeply rooted in faith, offering a holistic approach to senior living. Within its welcoming embrace, residents have access to a range of exceptional services, including assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term healthcare support. Embracing a philosophy of spaciousness and tranquility, the home offers comfortable and thoughtfully designed apartments. These living spaces become sanctuaries where residents can find solace and contentment, surrounded by an atmosphere of faith and love. With compassionate caregivers available around the clock, residents can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that their needs are attended to with utmost care and dedication.
The community exudes a distinct small-town charm, creating an intimate and close-knit environment that fosters genuine connections among residents and staff. It’s a place where neighbors become friends, and a true sense of community thrives. Residents can bid farewell to the burdens of household chores and upkeep, allowing them to focus on embracing the fullness of their lives. With meticulous attention to cleanliness and aesthetics, Risen Son Christian Village emanates a sense of professionalism and elegance, creating an ambiance that enhances the overall living experience.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.













