Page 6 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Bickford of Sioux City
AL
MC
Sioux City
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 73
Rank #223 / 289
B-Yes
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 45
Rank #169 / 302
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #47 / 232
51.2%
Facility 51.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #168 / 259
B-9
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #256 / 265
Suites of Ankeny
AL
CCRC
IL
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 73
Rank #126 / 289
BYes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 18
Rank #145 / 232
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #180 / 259
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill
AL
MC
Iowa City (Hoover)
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 73
Rank #9 / 289
DYes
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 45
Rank #261 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
29.4%
Facility 29.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #248 / 259
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
The Summit of Coralville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Coralville
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 73
Rank #140 / 289
D-Yes
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 45
Rank #244 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #157 / 232
51.6%
Facility 51.6%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #137 / 259
-6
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #140 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Rock Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ankeny
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 73
Rank #9 / 289
-Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #188 / 302
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
44.1% -7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Pennsylvania Place
AL
IL
MC
Ottumwa
102
Facility 102
IA AVG 73
Rank #53 / 289
-No
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 45
Rank #34 / 302
-
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 18
Rank #182 / 232
32.4%
Facility 32.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #242 / 259
-5
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Oaknoll Assisted Living
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Longfellow)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 73
Rank #82 / 289
-No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 302
-
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 18
Rank #85 / 232
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #213 / 259
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Terrace Glen Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Marion (Flynn)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
?Yes
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 45
Rank #257 / 302
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #157 / 232
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #10 / 259
A+13
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Glen Haven Village
AL
ADC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Glenwood
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 73
Rank #123 / 289
C-No
75
Facility 75
IA AVG 45
Rank #39 / 302
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #85 / 232
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #29 / 259
-28
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 6
Rank #257 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
The Vinton Lutheran Home
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Vinton
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 73
Rank #155 / 289
C-No
53
Facility 53
IA AVG 45
Rank #107 / 302
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 232
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #79 / 259
-27
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 6
Rank #225 / 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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Overview of Bickford of Sioux City

Bickford of Sioux City presents a warm and welcoming home for its residents of assisted living and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met. Bickford of Davenport strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its assisted living seniors, making it an ideal place to call a new home.

An assisted living with memory care community expects Bickford’s management to promote its residents’ independence while receiving full daily support, housekeeping, transportation, individualized memory care training, and medication management.

Contact Bickford of Sioux City

Overview of Suites of Ankeny

Suites of Ankeny offers assisted living, and independent living in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is designed for private living with community services and no daily care.

Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The community has 68 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom residence provides a single living space.

Suites of Ankeny may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living or assisted living with the possibility of changing care levels in the same community. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to make some independent outings. Pets are allowed, and Vanessa Young serves as the administrator.

Contact Suites of Ankeny

Overview of FeatherStone at Hickory Hill

FeatherStone at Hickory Hill offers assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA, within the Hoover neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time.

With 170 beds, FeatherStone is a larger community, with more residents, staff, and programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

Tracy Sherzer serves as the administrator. Dining includes a restaurant style dining room and an on site bistro, giving residents places to eat within the community. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for someone who needs temporary care while receiving rehabilitation support. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Contact FeatherStone at Hickory Hill

The Summit of Coralville

3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241
Overview of The Summit of Coralville

Age without worries at The Summit of Coralville, a blissful retreat in Coralville, IA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides top-notch care tailored to their needs 24/7. Purposely built and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans are available in a nurturing and pet-friendly environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and stimulating programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delectable and healthy meals are also served in an all-inclusive, restaurant-style dining, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a pool, a theater, and a spacious courtyard, creating the ideal setting for older adults to thrive in retirement.

Contact The Summit of Coralville

Overview of Rock Creek Senior Living

The license at Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA, names memory care, assisted living, and independent living. The daily tasks are what assisted living helps with, and a resident’s apartment is still their own. Independent living brings the services and leaves the care out. Memory care adds a secured area and staff to supervise inside it.

A resident whose needs may deepen later has those levels already licensed here, across 170 beds. Starting prices run to $3,615 in independent living and $6,065 in memory care, the gap reflecting how much support each level carries. Thirty-six for Walk Score means car-dependent, so a ride does most errands.

Restaurant is one of the named programs, while dining, a bistro, a salon, a fitness center, and transportation are all on the amenity list. Pets are welcome as well, and Stacey Russell is the administrator.

$3,615/Month

Contact Rock Creek Senior Living

Overview of Pennsylvania Place

Pennsylvania Place offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Ottumwa, IA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they retain their own apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because Pennsylvania Place offers multiple care levels, it can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes Patio Homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and specialized Memory Support, and Pennsylvania Place has 102 beds.

A Walk Score of 77 / 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Transportation is available, giving residents an option for trips without arranging every ride themselves. Brenda Hostetler serves as administrator.

Contact Pennsylvania Place

Overview of Oaknoll Assisted Living

Oaknoll Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and nursing care in Iowa City, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. Care can change within the same community rather than requiring a move elsewhere. The community is in the Longfellow neighborhood and has 80 beds, with Taylor Wheeler serving as administrator.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Dining includes varied food venues and choices, so residents have more than one setting or option for meals. The Fitness Center offers a place to exercise within the community, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy; Dementia Live® is one of the named programs.

A Walk Score of 91 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for those errands. The range of care may be a good fit for someone who wants private living now but may need daily help or nursing care later.

Contact Oaknoll Assisted Living

Overview of Terrace Glen Village

Terrace Glen Village is an exquisite senior living community in Marion, Iowa, that is good at making a difference in nursing homes and assisted living communities. It offers a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, and short-term care options, with a focus on providing exceptional nursing home care. Their team is well-equipped to handle complex medical needs, providing personalized care plans and specialized services that cater to individual requirements. From medication management to specialized therapies, residents can rest assured that their well-being is in capable hands.

From the beautifully designed living spaces to the delicious dining experiences, Terrace Glen Village is dedicated to creating an environment that goes beyond the ordinary. The dedicated team of professionals is well-versed in providing the highest level of care and support, ensuring that residents’ physical and emotional well-being is prioritized every step of the way.

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Glen Haven Village

133 Indian Hills Drive, Glenwood, IA 51534-1129
Overview of Glen Haven Village

Glen Haven Village keeps its address in Glenwood, IA, and its license names adult day care, respite care, memory care, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Nursing runs through the night as well as the day, which is worth knowing in a place laid out as cottages, because a residential-looking building is still carrying clinical cover. Bathing, dressing and medication are what assisted living helps with.

Memory care is the level with a locked perimeter, supervised, for someone liable to wander. Respite and adult day care are two ways of using this place without moving into it. The first is a short stay covering a family caregiver’s trip or recovery.

Sixty-nine beds are licensed, and the named programs are Long Term Care Cottages and a Rehabilitation Cottage. Short-term rehab belongs to the rehabilitation services, which makes a temporary stay possible instead of a permanent one. Several kinds of care in one building suit needs that change.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay all go toward eligible care. Each resident gets 5 hours 55 minutes of nursing across a day. Julianne Marriott holds the administrator’s role.

A Walk Score of 75 makes the area very walkable. Most errands are on foot from here, so shops and services stay reachable after somebody stops driving.

Contact Glen Haven Village

Overview of The Vinton Lutheran Home

The Vinton Lutheran Home provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Vinton, IA. Nursing home care provides residential support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Home care brings support to a person’s residence.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. This range of care may suit a household planning for changing needs, with options that include assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Opened in 1952, the home has 61 beds, and Doug Wood serves as the administrator. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover care for an eligible resident whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 22 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support a temporary stay focused on recovery, while respite care suits a family caregiver who needs a short break or time to recover.

A beauty shop provides salon services within the community, and outdoor gardens give residents access to outdoor space. The area has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

Contact The Vinton Lutheran Home

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