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.
Where in Iowa are you looking?
Browse communities by city and county.
Compare Assisted Living around Iowa
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
|
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.
|
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.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risen Son Christian Village | AL IL MC NH | Council Bluffs | 102
Facility
102
IA AVG
71
Rank
#57 / 334 | No |
8
Facility
8
IA AVG
46
Rank
#398 / 424 | - | 37
Facility
37
IA AVG
18
Rank
#20 / 258 |
27.5%
Facility
27.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#285 / 295 | A+ | 6 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#125 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Amelia Senior Living | AL | Council Bluffs (Ferndale) | 62
Facility
62
IA AVG
71
Rank
#169 / 334 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
46
Rank
#418 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
18
Rank
#160 / 258 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#152 / 295 | A+ | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Holland Farms | AL IL MC RC | Norwalk | 116
Facility
116
IA AVG
71
Rank
#42 / 334 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
46
Rank
#254 / 424 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
18
Rank
#210 / 258 |
38.8%
Facility
38.8%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#264 / 295 | - | 8 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Prime Assisted Living | AL | Sioux City | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
71
Rank
#34 / 334 | No |
88
Facility
88
IA AVG
46
Rank
#20 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
18
Rank
#119 / 258 |
49.2%
Facility
49.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#198 / 295 | - | 3 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Mill Pond | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#177 / 334 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
46
Rank
#367 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
18
Rank
#87 / 258 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#5 / 295 | - | 18 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Green Hills Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Ames | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
71
Rank
#192 / 334 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
46
Rank
#361 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
18
Rank
#16 / 258 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#97 / 295 | A+ | 14 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Northridge Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
71
Rank
#141 / 334 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
46
Rank
#408 / 424 | - | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
18
Rank
#165 / 258 |
63.2%
Facility
63.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#147 / 295 | A | 6 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| English Valley Nursing Care Center | AL NH SNF | North English | 44
Facility
44
IA AVG
71
Rank
#252 / 334 | No |
31
Facility
31
IA AVG
46
Rank
#305 / 424 | - | 55
Facility
55
IA AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 258 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#92 / 295 | - | 10 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Calvin Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Des Moines (Beaverdale) | 59
Facility
59
IA AVG
71
Rank
#186 / 334 | No |
61
Facility
61
IA AVG
46
Rank
#120 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
18
Rank
#247 / 258 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#22 / 295 | - | 17 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Cedar Ridge Village | AL IL NH SNF | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#261 / 334 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
46
Rank
#408 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
18
Rank
#210 / 258 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#9 / 295 | A+ | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 319 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
Located on Sunset Drive in Norwalk, Iowa, Holland Farms is a three-story community that has been in operation for five years. It offers 116 private and semi-private apartments and currently serves 45 residents, giving older adults a choice of living arrangements based on their preferences for privacy or shared space.
The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 38, so while a few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, most errands and family visits require a vehicle. The quieter setting may appeal to those who prefer a less urban environment.
State inspections have identified areas for improvement in medication management procedures and service planning documentation. Interested families are encouraged to schedule a tour to discuss these findings with staff and learn more about the safeguards and care practices in place.
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.
Mill Pond offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Ankeny, IA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Several care levels share one community here. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move to a different level of care can happen without leaving Mill Pond. The community has 60 beds and 98% occupancy, meaning nearly all beds were filled at the time represented by that figure. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and services. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to bring a pet when moving in. Jesica Culp serves as the administrator.
Green Hills Retirement Community offers a vibrant lifestyle designed to support those in their golden years. This sprawling 33-acre property, nestled near Iowa State University, provides an exquisite living experience for individuals aged 55 and above. The community boasts beautifully appointed living spaces, ranging from apartments to townhomes, ensuring residents have a variety of comfortable options to choose from.Beyond the luxurious accommodations, Green Hills offers a plethora of wellness opportunities, engaging activities, and delightful restaurant-style dining experiences, creating a fulfilling environment for its residents.
They provide specialized memory care services, catering to individuals with dementia, alongside independent living options. The community is characterized by a compassionate atmosphere, where residents can enjoy their lives to the fullest. Moreover, Green Hills features a Medicare five-star rated health care center, offering both short-term and long-term services, including comprehensive rehabilitation programs. With all these amenities and services under one roof, Green Hills Retirement Community truly becomes a premier choice for residential assisted living.
English Valley Nursing Care Center offers nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in North English, Iowa. Nursing home care provides a residential setting for ongoing care and supervision, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may grow over time, since the available care levels can support a move without leaving the community.
The community opened in 1973 and has 44 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Valley View Assisted Living (ALP) | S0185 operates English Valley Nursing Care Center, and Jalissa Winn serves as the administrator.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day. That represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.
A backyard picnic area gives residents an outdoor place to sit, while gardening provides an activity involving plant care. With a Walk Score of 31, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, making it a quieter residential setting where residents who no longer drive generally need transportation for errands.
Located in Des Moines, IA, Calvin Community is a skilled nursing community that offers memory care, assisted living, skilled care, and rehabilitation services. Licensed nurses also support skilled nursing, with 24-hour staffing available. With a wide range of care options, the community can accommodate a resident’s evolving needs without the need to move.
With 59 beds, the community’s size can support staff and residents getting to know each other under the leadership of Billy Meyers. Additionally, housing includes one-bed and two-bed layouts. The two-bed option can also suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.
Through 24-hour staffing, staff are available at any time. Rehabilitation services are also available. Moreover, activity calendars and community events provide scheduled activities.
The community has a Walk Score of 61, placing it in the somewhat walkable band where some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, certain nearby errands may be possible without a car, while other trips may still require transportation. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.
Cedar Ridge Village, situated in the delightful West Des Moines, Iowa, provides a diverse range of senior living options, including independent living and assisted living including care for disabled adults. This community effortlessly combines elegance and comfort, with inviting spaces, high ceilings, and carefully chosen furnishings, ensuring an exceptional living experience for residents.
Residents here can engage in a variety of activities, from card games and book clubs to arts and crafts and movie nights. The community also organizes off site excursions, such as concerts, theater outings, museum visits, and more, enriching the lives of its residents. Their spacious apartments are thoughtfully designed to accommodate different care needs, offering tailored, top-tier services in a meticulously maintained environment. Count on Cedar Ridge Village for superior senior living options, whether you’re seeking assisted or independent living near you.
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
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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
Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way
We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.
Contact us Today
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 319 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.














