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Grand Living At Tower Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
West Des Moines
76
Yes
-
63
-
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Wesley Acres
-1%
+409%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
No
-
72
BUSKOHL, DAMON
-
$32,122,034.00
$19,390,658.00
60.4%
74.80
4.2396
-
5
-
384.1%
Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Cedar Rapids
86
Yes
-
47
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Allen Place Senior Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
RC
Respite Care
Atlantic
78
No
A-
11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bickford of Urbandale
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Urbandale
73
Yes
-
28
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ramsey Village Continuing Care
-6%
+14%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Des Moines (Drake)
78
Yes
-
38
CLAREMONT HOUSE INC.
1 bed / 2 bed
$9,574,324.00
$5,566,584.00
58.1%
60.70
4.0399
-
31
1
85.8%
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
West Des Moines
93
No
-
58
-
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Valley View Village
+29%
+20%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Yes
-
38
ELIM CARE INC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$9,251,393.00
$5,273,992.00
57%
71.10
5.5244
2
19
2
90.8%
Vintage Hills of Indianola
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Indianola
90
No
A+
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Arlington Place of Grundy Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Grundy Center
80
No
-
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ridgecrest Village
-7%
-14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Davenport
339
Yes
-
41
BEADERSTADT, MICHAEL
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$13,291,642.00
$6,851,833.00
51.5%
58.10
3.9792
2
43
3
64.9%
Windsor Manor Nevada
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Nevada
70
No
-
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunset Park Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Dubuque
101
Yes
-
36
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Holland Farms
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Norwalk
116
Yes
-
38
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amelia Senior Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Council Bluffs
62
Yes
A+
2
-
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Oelwein Health Care Center
Oelwein Health Care Center focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers skilled nursing, hospice care, and orthopedic care in a welcoming atmosphere. The facility is dedicated to delivering personalized treatments that aid in physical recovery and enhance overall quality of life.
Odebolt Specialty Care
Odebolt Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Odebolt, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents and focuses on their family's wellbeing. The facility is licensed to care for up to 38 residents, offering services such as skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation.
Oakwood Care Center
Oakwood Care Center is located in Clear Lake, Iowa. It specializes in rehabilitation services and offers independent and assisted living options. The facility focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care.
Northgate Care Center
Northgate Care Center focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. The facility specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation services and amenities.
Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs Care Center focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. The facility specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation services and amenities.
New London Specialty Care
New London Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in New London, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents and promotes their well-being through various programs and activities. The facility is licensed to care for up to 46 residents, offering services 24/7.
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Montezuma, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents and focuses on their family's wellbeing. The facility is licensed to care for up to 41 residents, offering various services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice care.
Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Mechanicsville Specialty Care in Mechanicsville offers skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. The facility is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for residents while also supporting their families. It is licensed to care for up to 39 residents, ensuring quality care 24/7.
Mayflower Home
Mayflower Home is a senior living community located in Grinnell, Iowa. It offers a variety of living options including independent living and assisted living, catering to individuals aged 55 and older. The community provides a range of health services and activities to support residents' needs.
Manor House Care Center
Manor House Care Center is located in Sigourney, Iowa. It offers independent and assisted living, hospice care, and rehabilitation services. The facility focuses on personalized care to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.
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