Best Assisted Living in Marshalltown, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Marshalltown, 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Harmony Marshalltown
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Marshalltown
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 73
Rank #108 / 289
No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 45
Rank #15 / 302
-
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 18
Rank #19 / 232
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #99 / 259
-34
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #229 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
The Willows of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 73
Rank #199 / 289
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #157 / 232
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #117 / 259
-7
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #58 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 265
Bickford of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown
-Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 45
Rank #87 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 18
Rank #26 / 232
-B----
Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living
AL
MC
Marshalltown (Marshall Township)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 73
Rank #135 / 289
No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 45
Rank #15 / 302
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
60.6%
Facility 60.6%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #122 / 259
-6
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #140 / 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 4 analyzed for Marshalltown. See how we rank facilities

Harmony Marshalltown

910 East Olive Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4195
Overview of Harmony Marshalltown

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.

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Overview of Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living

Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Marshalltown, IA. Assisted living provides personal care and medication assistance while residents live in their own apartments, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Opened in 2018, the community has 66 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Jennifer Stanley serves as the administrator.

Residents can choose chef-prepared meals served at the table, and the 7,000-square-foot garden courtyard provides walking paths, benches, and a raised planter bed for outdoor time. An events calendar includes socializing, learning, exercise, and entertainment, while the salon, barber, pool, and movie theater provide additional on-site activities and services. An 85 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of The Willows of Marshalltown

The Willows of Marshalltown offers assisted living and memory care in Marshalltown, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. The 48-bed size makes The Willows of Marshalltown a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, giving a resident a single private space or allowing a couple or companion to move in together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Jennifer Stanley serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Bickford of Marshalltown

Serving Marshalltown, Iowa for 29 years, Bickford of Marshalltown is an assisted living community offering personal care and memory care. It also features studio and one-bedroom apartments in a two-story setting. Moreover, its location on Newcastle Road has a Walk Score of 59, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.

Salon and transportation services support residents’ daily comfort and convenience. It also offers a Montessori-based memory care program with structured, personalized activities for individuals living with cognitive decline. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

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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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Assisted Living in Marshalltown at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 76/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Marshalltown, IA. 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: 62The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Marshalltown, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Marshalltown, IA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Marshalltown, IA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Marshalltown, IA is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Marshalltown, IA?

Assisted living in Marshalltown, IA typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Marshalltown, IA?

Assisted living facilities in Marshalltown, IA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.