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| Grand Living At Tower Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | West Des Moines (South 51St Street) | 76
Facility
76
IA AVG
73
Rank
#134 / 407 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
IA AVG
45
Rank
#134 / 528 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282 |
47.4%
Facility
47.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#292 / 379 | - | 7 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#93 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cedar Rapids | 86
Facility
86
IA AVG
73
Rank
#102 / 407 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IA AVG
45
Rank
#246 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
IA AVG
19
Rank
#151 / 282 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#263 / 379 | - | 18 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | West Des Moines | 93
Facility
93
IA AVG
73
Rank
#84 / 407 | No |
58
Facility
58
IA AVG
45
Rank
#168 / 528 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#211 / 282 |
58.1%
Facility
58.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#228 / 379 | - | 9 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Valley View Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
73
Rank
#126 / 407 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 54
Facility
54
IA AVG
19
Rank
#2 / 282 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 379 | - | 24 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#205 / 348 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348 |
| Ramsey Village Continuing Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Des Moines (Drake) | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
73
Rank
#128 / 407 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | 1 bed / 2 bed | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
19
Rank
#268 / 282 |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#91 / 379 | - | 23 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#224 / 348 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348 |
| Holland Farms |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Norwalk | 116
Facility
116
IA AVG
73
Rank
#49 / 407 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282 |
38.8%
Facility
38.8%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#346 / 379 | - | 7 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#93 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Sunset Park Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dubuque | 101
Facility
101
IA AVG
73
Rank
#70 / 407 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
45
Rank
#324 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24
Facility
24
IA AVG
19
Rank
#98 / 282 |
46.5%
Facility
46.5%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#302 / 379 | - | 25 | 14
Facility
14
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#308 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Ridgecrest Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Davenport (Northwest Boulevard) | 82
Facility
82
IA AVG
73
Rank
#110 / 407 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
IA AVG
45
Rank
#287 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
19
Rank
#268 / 282 |
67.1%
Facility
67.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#196 / 379 | - | 20 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| The Summit of Coralville |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Coralville | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
73
Rank
#198 / 407 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
IA AVG
45
Rank
#421 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#211 / 282 |
53.1%
Facility
53.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#247 / 379 | - | 8 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#158 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Amelia Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Council Bluffs (Ferndale) | 62
Facility
62
IA AVG
73
Rank
#208 / 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
6.6
Rank
#57 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Quartet – A Senior Living Village |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bettendorf | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
73
Rank
#198 / 407 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
45
Rank
#482 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
19
Rank
#250 / 282 |
43.8%
Facility
43.8%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#313 / 379 | - | 5 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#57 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Northcrest Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ames | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
73
Rank
#198 / 407 | No |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
45
Rank
#324 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#263 / 379 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#1 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Suites of Ankeny |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ankeny (Northwest Ash Drive) | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
73
Rank
#179 / 407 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#202 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
19
Rank
#193 / 282 |
47.1%
Facility
47.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#295 / 379 | - | 6 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#31 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Bickford of West Des Moines |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | West Des Moines (Hawthorne Drive) | 66
Facility
66
IA AVG
73
Rank
#189 / 407 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IA AVG
45
Rank
#160 / 528 | Private Rooms | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
19
Rank
#62 / 282 |
53.0%
Facility
53.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#249 / 379 | - | 32 | 15
Facility
15
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#316 / 348 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#343 / 348 |
| Edencrest at Siena Hills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Ankeny | 132
Facility
132
IA AVG
73
Rank
#29 / 407 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
IA AVG
45
Rank
#255 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
19
Rank
#202 / 282 |
42.4%
Facility
42.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#325 / 379 | - | 13 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#205 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
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Overview of Harmony Davenport
Harmony Davenport is a facility focused on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers personalized treatments to aid in physical recovery and enhance overall quality of life. The facility provides services such as short-term rehabilitation, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Overview of Ossian Care Center
Ossian Health & Rehabilitation is a caring senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. It provides a personalized, resident-focused family approach to daily life that empowers residents to thrive. The community is committed to restoring residents to their highest potential through compassionate medical care and uplifting lifestyles.
Overview of Bethany Lutheran Home
Bethany Lutheran Home is a senior living facility located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It offers comprehensive skilled nursing programs with focuses on rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care. The facility is dedicated to providing person-centered care with a Christian mission focus.
Aspire of Pleasant Valley provides quality, individualized care for those needing short-term rehabilitation or long-term care services. The facility is committed to ensuring a maximum level of independence for each resident. A team of nurses and therapists is dedicated to providing care focused on emotional, social, and psychological wellness.
Overview of Brio of Johnston Assisted Living
Brio of Johnston is a senior living community located in Johnston, Iowa. It offers a range of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. The community is known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to holistic health and well-being.
Overview of Prairie Gate
Prairie Gate is a senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It offers independent living, long-term care, memory care, and transitional care. Residents can enjoy various activities and events while living in a supportive environment.
Sunrise Hill Care Center is a 76-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Traer, Iowa, privately owned and administered by Daniel Larmore. The facility offers nursing care, memory care, assisted living, independent living, and short-term rehabilitation, serving residents across Tama County.
CMS awards Sunrise Hill a 5-star overall rating — 54% above the Iowa average — driven by strong health inspection and quality-measure scores. Across 18 inspections since 2011, the facility recorded 11 total deficiencies, 59% below the Iowa statewide average of 27.
That record carries a caveat: three substantiated complaint investigations between 2023 and 2024 involved supervision failures that led to resident falls resulting in fractures, and a separate July 2024 complaint substantiated allegations of verbal and physical mistreatment of a resident by a CNA who subsequently resigned. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the available reports. The most recent annual survey, completed December 4, 2025, yielded a single administrative deficiency — a missed background check window — with no resident-care deficiencies identified.
Sunrise Hill provides 24-hour staffing and on-site rehabilitation services, including contracted physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Memory care is available on-site. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, in line with Iowa averages, though registered nurse staffing is below the state benchmark — a consideration for residents requiring higher-acuity clinical oversight.
The facility’s average length of stay is 165 days. Its current occupancy rate is 70%, below the Iowa average of 75.4%, suggesting availability for new admissions. Sunrise Hill accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Sunrise Hill Care Center is best suited for residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation or long-term nursing care in a smaller rural setting and is structured to support memory care needs alongside general skilled nursing.
Overview of Sheffield Care Center
Sheffield Care Center is dedicated to providing quality preventive and restorative services. It offers a clean, comfortable, home-like atmosphere where honesty, dignity, respect, and genuine compassion prevail. The center provides various services including intermediate care, skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, and meals-on-wheels.
Overview of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is Iowa’s premier location for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The center offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services tailored to individual needs. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help them stay active.
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is a 39-bed nursing home in Columbus Junction, Iowa, offering nursing and memory care services, and is operated by Dianne Bohling. A privately owned, community-founded facility in Louisa County, it has served the area since 1975 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The campus expanded twice — first with independent living duplexes in 1998, then with the Colonial Estates addition in 2010.
CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall. Health Inspection performance is a relative strength, scoring 35.6% above the Iowa average, and total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day — just above the state’s 4 hours and 25 minutes. Quality Measures is the drag on the overall rating, landing 71.1% below the Iowa average, a meaningful gap for families evaluating long-term clinical outcomes.
The inspection record carries more weight than the ratings. Across roughly a dozen surveys since 2020, the facility has averaged 11.4 deficiencies per year — 159% above Iowa’s average of 4.4. The 2024 annual inspection produced 11 citations covering care planning, MDS assessments, and drug regimen review.
The July 2025 annual survey substantiated an abuse allegation: a CNA was found to have handled a resident roughly during transfers, and the facility failed to properly report or investigate the incident. The facility reached substantial compliance in August 2025 after submitting a plan of correction. No federal fines appear in the past three years.
Colonial Manors is structured for long-term nursing care and memory care residents in Louisa County who prioritize a small-community setting and local continuity of care. Families evaluating long-term placement should weigh the facility’s above-average staffing hours and inspection rating against the deficiency rate and the 2025 abuse finding.
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 429 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.
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