Page 3 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. 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.
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.
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.
Harmony Marshalltown
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Marshalltown
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 73
Rank #108 / 289
-No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 45
Rank #15 / 302
-
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 18
Rank #19 / 232
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #99 / 259
-34
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 6
Rank #229 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Stoney Brook Village
AL
West Union
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 73
Rank #108 / 289
-No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 45
Rank #60 / 302
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #85 / 232
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #152 / 259
A+2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Summit Pointe Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Marion
178
Facility 178
IA AVG 73
Rank #5 / 289
-Yes
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 45
Rank #10 / 302
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #143 / 259
-6
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #121 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Mill Valley Care Center
AL
NH
SNF
Bellevue
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 73
Rank #204 / 289
A+No
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 45
Rank #68 / 302
-
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 18
Rank #5 / 232
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #84 / 259
-18
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Wheatland Manor
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Lincolnway Wheatland
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 73
Rank #218 / 289
B+No
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 302
-
42
Facility 42
IA AVG 18
Rank #14 / 232
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 259
-14
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
The Views of Marion
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 73
Rank #158 / 289
?No
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 45
Rank #184 / 302
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #170 / 259
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Southfield Wellness Community AL
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Webster City
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 73
Rank #190 / 289
?No
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 45
Rank #92 / 302
-
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 18
Rank #61 / 232
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 259
-2
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6
Rank #161 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Prime Assisted Living
AL
Sioux City
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 73
Rank #34 / 289
A+No
88
Facility 88
IA AVG 45
Rank #14 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 18
Rank #101 / 232
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #163 / 259
-3
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #140 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Amelia Senior Living
AL
Council Bluffs (Ferndale)
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 73
Rank #151 / 289
CYes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 45
Rank #297 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 18
Rank #140 / 232
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #119 / 259
A+6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Boyson Heights Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 73
Rank #25 / 289
BYes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #187 / 232
22.7%
Facility 22.7%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #257 / 259
-4
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 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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Harmony Marshalltown

910 East Olive Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4195
Overview of Harmony Marshalltown

Harmony Marshalltown provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Marshalltown, IA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and support during serious illness, residential care provides a place to live with care available, and respite care offers short stays when temporary support is needed.

The community has 72 beds. Orthopedic rehabilitation, short term rehabilitation, and other rehabilitation services support residents who need structured recovery care, while respite stays can provide coverage when a usual caregiver needs a temporary break. The range of services is suited to someone recovering from an orthopedic condition, a resident needing ongoing nursing support, or a family seeking a short term care arrangement.

Harmony Marshalltown accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can apply to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help eligible residents cover longer term care, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. A Walk Score of 85 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby daily needs independently. Grace Maitland serves as the administrator.

Contact Harmony Marshalltown

Stoney Brook Village

705 South Pine Street, West Union, IA 52175-1548
Overview of Stoney Brook Village

Stoney Brook Village is an assisted living community in West Union, IA. The community opened in 2006 and has 72 beds, providing assisted living residences for older adults who need support with daily routines.

Residents live in one-bedroom apartments with kitchens, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while residents keep their own apartments. This arrangement may suit someone who needs daily assistance but wants a one-bedroom home with a kitchen.

Daily activities include arts and crafts, exercise classes and movie nights, giving residents scheduled options for creative, physical and entertainment-based participation. Religious services are also available for residents who wish to attend them.

A barber and salon are available on site, allowing residents to receive grooming services within the community, and transportation can help with off-site appointments or errands. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still manage occasional outings independently. Kathryn Moser serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Summit Pointe Senior Living

Memory care, independent living, and assisted living make up the range at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion, IA. Residents may bring a pet along when they move in. Scoring 89 on Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot.

Independent living means a private home within the community, with services included and daily care left out. Assisted living brings help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks right to a resident’s own apartment. In memory care, the setting is secured, and staff supervise any resident at some risk of wandering.

Moving from one level to the next happens inside Summit Pointe, which suits a resident whose needs could grow.

Rehabilitation services are available as part of care. Melinda Haley administers its 178 beds.

Contact Summit Pointe Senior Living

Overview of Mill Valley Care Center

Operating since 1974, Mill Valley Care Center offers assisted living, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services in Bellevue, IA. Along with support for daily tasks, nursing services are also provided to ensure residents receive continuous clinical support. 24-hour staffing is also available, providing residents with access to services as needed.

Administered by Leanae Sieverding, the community has a 46-bed capacity. Moreover, 35 beds are currently in use, indicating a 76% occupancy. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to help improve residents’ functionality. Its 4 hours and 56 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day represents the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include public benefits and direct payment. A Walk Score of 64 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands.

Contact Mill Valley Care Center

Wheatland Manor

316 East Lincolnway, Wheatland, IA 52777-0368
Overview of Wheatland Manor

Wheatland Manor in Wheatland, Iowa, offers a continuum of support that includes assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite stays. Residents in assisted living receive assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication management while residing in personal apartments. The facility delivers structured rehabilitation services for recovery goals, alongside arranged transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and community outings.

This 44-bed community operates under administrator Michael Weih. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 55 minutes per resident. Social features encompass restaurant-style dining along with scheduled daily activities like group exercise, gardening, and book clubs. A salon and barbershop on-site provides personal grooming services. Financial options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Interested families looking for short-term care or long-term nursing placement can reach out to Wheatland Manor to inquire about admission details, verify apartment availability, or arrange a personal visit.

Contact Wheatland Manor

Overview of The Views of Marion

Sixty beds, all private rooms, spread across a two-story building in Marion, Iowa: that’s the physical shape of The Views of Marion. The community covers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care, which means it’s built to hold residents across a wider range of needs than a single-care-type building would. Seven years in, it’s past the startup phase.

A Walk Score of 37 puts it in “somewhat walkable” territory, so most errands or outings mean a car ride rather than a short walk. Inside, though, safety features carry some of that weight back: personal emergency response systems and panic buttons give residents a way to call for help fast, and common areas mix indoor and outdoor space so there’s somewhere to go besides a private room.

Registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides each contribute to daily care, with nurse aides providing roughly two and a half hours of hands-on time per resident every day. That’s the category most families notice first, since it’s the most direct, hands-on part of care.

Right now, 29 of the 60 beds are filled, a 48% occupancy rate, and the average resident stays about six months. Medicare and private pay are both accepted. Dallas Urbain administers the community. State inspections, run by Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, have tended to center on medication management, staffing credentials, and how care gets documented.

Put together, The Views of Marion can be described as a nursing home built for a broad range of residents, from those needing intensive daily support to those in a shorter recovery stay, with staffing and safety infrastructure sized to match.

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Overview of Southfield Wellness Community Al

Southfield Wellness Community Al in Webster City provides assisted living, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice supports residents receiving care at the end of life, and respite offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

With 50 beds, the community has a smaller setting where residents and staff may get to know one another. Private rooms give one resident a living space of their own, while semi private rooms are shared. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation can support recovery without requiring a permanent nursing placement.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. A private family gathering space gives residents and visitors a designated place to spend time together.

A Walk Score of 58 means some errands can be completed on foot in this somewhat walkable area. Autumn Davis serves as administrator. The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, while respite care may suit a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement.

Contact Southfield Wellness Community AL

Overview of Prime Assisted Living

Prime Assisted Living provides assisted living in Sioux City, IA, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartments. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs support with everyday activities but does not require the secured setting or round-the-clock licensed nursing care associated with other care types.

Prime Assisted Living has 120 beds. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with the two-bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 88 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Nicole Thompson serves as the administrator.

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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.

Starting Price $4,600/Month

Contact Amelia Senior Living

Overview of Boyson Heights Senior Living

Boyson Heights Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management as residents maintain their own apartments. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 132 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Pets are allowed, which can suit a resident who wants to bring a pet when moving into the community. Rachael Bisaillon serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain outings independently. Residents can use the whirlpool spa, fitness room, library, and The Loft outdoor patio for recreation and time outdoors.

Contact Boyson Heights Senior Living

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