Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Overview of Independence Village of Ames

Operated by the StoryPoint Group, Independence Village of Ames is a senior living community in Ames, Iowa, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is located within a few miles of Mary Greeley Medical Center, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed.

The two-story community has 30 beds and has been serving residents for 25 years. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community is currently at full occupancy. The combination of a long operating history and full occupancy reflects an established community with consistent demand.

Residents receive 24-hour supervision along with specialized memory care services. Respite care is available for families who need a short-term care option. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals served in a home-style setting, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs that encourage residents to stay active and engaged. Sydney Petersen serves as the community’s administrator.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 51, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. State inspection history has focused on staff training, resident assessments, care plan documentation, and building safety features such as exit door alarms. More recent complaint investigations found no substantiated issues.

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$4,993/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Starting Price $4,600/Month Pricing updated on February 13th, 2026