Page 11 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 526 senior communities in IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in IA
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
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.
Rotary Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
Eagle Grove
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #261 / 334
No
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 46
Rank #341 / 424
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #189 / 258
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #102 / 295
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Ramsey Village Continuing Care
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Drake)
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
1 bed / 2 bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #49 / 295
25
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Trinity Center at Luther Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 71
Rank #34 / 334
Yes
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 46
Rank #2 / 424
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90.8%
Facility 90.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #32 / 295
24
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #261 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Ivy At Davenport
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
75
Facility 75
IA AVG 71
Rank #63 / 241
No
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 46
Rank #9 / 260
-
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 18
Rank #18 / 119
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #67 / 229
4021-
Maple Heights
SC
IL
Sioux City
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 71
Rank #188 / 334
Yes
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 46
Rank #365 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #94 / 295
15
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Elm Crest Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Harlan
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 71
Rank #158 / 334
No
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 46
Rank #185 / 424
-
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 18
Rank #27 / 258
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #261 / 295
3
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Homestead of Mason City
SC
AL
Mason City
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #129 / 334
Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 46
Rank #278 / 424
Studio
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #46 / 258
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #238 / 295
6
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Allen Place Senior Living
SC
AL
RC
Atlantic
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
No
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 46
Rank #387 / 424
-
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 18
Rank #160 / 258
46.2%
Facility 46.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #223 / 295
6
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Meadowview of Clive
SC
AL
IL
MC
Clive
164
Facility 164
IA AVG 71
Rank #13 / 334
Yes
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 46
Rank #330 / 424
-
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 18
Rank #230 / 258
30.5%
Facility 30.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #282 / 295
2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Homestead of Albia
SC
AL
Albia
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #129 / 334
Yes
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 46
Rank #153 / 424
-
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 18
Rank #151 / 258
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #238 / 295
6
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

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Overview of Rotary Senior Living

Find all the care you need with the astounding senior living community of Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA, which offers an array of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. With its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care and support, the community provides a team of licensed and well-trained professionals helping seniors with their needs 24/7. Families can also rest easy with the knowledge that their loved ones are well-cared for.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the freedom to live as they please. Healthy and delicious meals await residents every mealtime for a delightful dining experience. Rotary Senior Living is great for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in one place.

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Overview of Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Situated in the welcoming town of Des Moines, IA, Ramsey Village Continuing Care is a respected senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and rehabilitation services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accomodations are available including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 well-balanced meals and snacks daily, community library, game room, and a parlor with a fireplace. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces such as the landscaped interior courtyard. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with Ramsey Village Continuing Care.

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Overview of Trinity Center at Luther Park

Trinity Center at Luther Park offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Des Moines, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care needs can be addressed within the same community. The community has 120 beds. Its 91 / 100 Walk Score places it in a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial resources. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet, while rehabilitation services and religious services provide access to therapy and worship within the care setting. Rick Colby serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Ivy at Davenport

Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in Davenport, IA offering skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away for travel or recovery. The community has 75 beds, giving families its stated capacity when considering placement.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 47m per resident per day. That represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The combination of skilled nursing, hospice, and respite services may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight or a family arranging temporary care.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when a resident’s savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence; private pay means paying directly. A therapy gym supports rehabilitation services, dementia support and care address residents living with dementia, and restaurant style chef prepared meals are tailored to individual health needs and preferences. The community also has a salon, chapel, outdoor spaces, and family gathering areas; the chapel provides a setting for religious services, while family gathering areas give residents and visitors a designated place to spend time together. Tymia Threatt serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Maple Heights

Live your best years at Maple Heights, a distinguished community in Sioux City, IA, offering independent living. Those 62+ can keep their peace of mind with beautifully designed accommodations and round-the-clock emergency maintenance. The community also strives to maintain affordability with income-based rents to ease financial burdens.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. A continental breakfast is provided, alongside fully furnished kitchens, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. With its wide range of amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Elm Crest Retirement Community

Elm Crest Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Harlan, Iowa. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between types of care without leaving the community. Elm Crest has 64 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Rehabilitation therapy is available through the community’s Skilled Care and Health Center, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation services within the community’s care offerings. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Leah Muhlbauer serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Homestead of Mason City

Set in Mason City, IA, Homestead of Mason City is an inviting senior living community that specializes in assisted living. The community strives to create a comfortable living environment by offering compassionate assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and other supportive services residents may need. Safe and secure senior apartments come with housekeeping and maintenance services for a maintenance-free living experience.

In addition to round-the-clock care and support, residents are also offered a wide array of fun and engaging activities for their enrichment. Three home-cooked meals are served daily for each resident with accommodations for special dietary needs, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience. Amenities like a salon, on-site therapy room, and other healthcare services are also offered to make residents’ retirement more enjoyable.

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Overview of Allen Place Senior Living

An astounding senior living community settling in the tranquil neighborhood of 19th Street, Atlantic, IA, Allen Place Senior Living offers assisted living and respite care. Featuring beautifully designed and senior-friendly accommodations, the community strives to provide a safe place for seniors’ private moments. Keep your peace of mind with a competent and highly skilled team providing top-tier care and support around the clock.

Enrich your golden years with a jam-packed calendar of stimulating activities and enjoyable programs catering to all aspects of seniors’ well-being. Have the finest dining experience with the signature Elevate dining program of the community and satiate your cravings and dietary needs. Allen Place Senior Living is great for a relaxed and safe retirement with its incredible amenities and peaceful spaces.

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Overview of Meadowview of Clive

Meadowview of Clive is a 164-bed senior living community at 14225 University Avenue in Clive, Iowa. Administered by Cassia, the facility serves Polk County under a license valid through June 2027. The property currently reports a 30% occupancy rate with 50 residents, reflecting its status as a newer facility in the Des Moines suburb. The location provides various care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Data from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing highlights an unblemished regulatory record since the facility opened in 2024. Two separate state visits, an initial certification in April 2024 and a complaint investigation in November 2025, both resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. No enforcement actions, fines, or substantiated violations are documented in the facility’s two-year operational history.

Clinical services are managed by a professional team providing medication assistance and 24-hour support for daily activities. The campus features modern infrastructure, including state-of-the-art air filtration in common areas and access to rehabilitative therapy services. Specialized memory care programming is also available for residents with cognitive needs, and the facility accepts a mix of private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare.

The residential environment includes diverse lifestyle amenities such as a movie theater, fitness center, salon, and library. Common spaces feature a fireside lounge and a courtyard patio with a fire pit for social gatherings. Residents have access to restaurant-style dining and a rotating calendar of arts and crafts programs intended to foster community engagement.

This environment suits individuals looking for a large-scale, modern community with a perfect early-stage regulatory record. Prospective representatives evaluating Meadowview of Clive should ask directly about the transition process for new residents and confirm current staffing ratios for the memory care wing before making a placement decision.

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Overview of Homestead of Albia

Homestead of Albia is an assisted living community in Albia, IA. Residents can receive help with daily activities such as dressing and bathing, along with medication management, while living in private apartments. Homestead of Albia has 70 beds.

Daily home-cooked meals give residents prepared food as part of the community routine, and a salon and spa are available on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community. Sam Brink serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still handle certain nearby errands independently. Homestead of Albia may be a good fit for an older adult who needs help with daily tasks but wants a private apartment and the ability to keep a pet.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in Iowa

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 526 senior communities in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.