Page 15 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Overview of Ams Memorial-Greene

Ams Memorial-Greene runs a 31-bed skilled nursing building at 108 South High Street in Greene, Iowa. Owned by Michael Steinkruger, the facility focuses on helping people recover after a hospital stay or manage ongoing medical needs. The front office takes standard private pay, Medicare, and state Medicaid. Stays here average just 52 days, which shows that the daily routine is geared much more toward short-term rehab and therapy rather than lifetime placements.

The building usually sits at about 61 percent occupancy, so they typically have open beds ready for new admissions. Staff work around the clock to provide daily clinical monitoring, outpatient therapy, and respite care. As for the area, the surrounding Butler County neighborhood scores a 43 out of 100 for walkability, which means visiting family members and friends will need a car to get around town or run quick errands.

State inspectors have monitored this home throughout its 34-year history. Past health audits turned up a few procedural issues involving staff distribution, paperwork, and care planning. The management team put together an official plan of correction to fix these issues, and state oversight agencies cleared the building, confirming it meets current health and safety codes.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the front office to check on current room layouts, ask about the rehab schedules, or plan a time to look around the building.

Prairie Gate is a nursing home offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Council Bluffs, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Prairie Gate has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom layouts, two-bedroom layouts, private accommodations, and companion suites; a two-bedroom or companion suite can suit a couple or someone moving with a companion. Several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who can remain in the community as care needs change.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those three ways to cover care. Benjamin Eddy serves as the administrator.

Overview of Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village

Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, Iowa, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living provides a private residence without daily care, while assisted living supports everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 90 beds and opened in 1966, with Trudy Whittington serving as administrator. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to another level of care without leaving the community; named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, Crest Health Care Skilled, and 24 Hour Care, while rehabilitation services support residents recovering from illness or injury and pets are allowed for residents who want to live with one.

Overview of Gardens at Ridgecrest Village

Gardens at Ridgecrest Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Davenport, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides 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 levels can happen without leaving the community. The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Gardens at Ridgecrest Village opened in 1966 and is administered by Lorrie Blumberg. A Walk Score of 90 is classified as a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, and Crest Health Care Skilled, identifying the community’s assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing settings. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, so residents have prepared dining without cooking each meal themselves, and rehabilitation services are available for recovery or ongoing therapy needs. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the pet policy allows residents to bring pets.

Overview of Edencrest at Adel

Edencrest at Adel is an 88-bed senior living community at 621 302nd Place in Adel, Iowa. Administered by Maria Pimental and operated by Highmark Senior Living, the facility provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care under licenses S0493 and S0494. Current data reports an occupancy of approximately 31% with 27 residents, which is typical for a newly established campus. The property holds a Walk Score of 60, indicating that several city center errands and local amenities are accessible on foot.

State monitoring records from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate a flawless regulatory history since the facility was established in 2024. The community has achieved a citations-per-inspection rate of zero across its major reviews, including the most recent recertification in October 2025. No substantiated complaints, fines, or enforcement actions are documented, reflecting consistent adherence to care standards since opening.

Clinical care is delivered by a 24-hour on-site team that includes a Director of Nursing and professional caregivers. Services include medication management, personalized health assessments, and specialized memory loss support within a secured environment. Monthly rates for assisted living begin at approximately $4,400, while specialized memory care starts at $5,600. These fees cover 24-hour staffing, wellness monitoring, and basic health coordination.

The residential environment features 44 independent or assisted living apartments and 26 memory care studios with kitchenettes and emergency alert systems. Shared amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a fitness room, and outdoor gardens with patios. Social engagement is supported through arts and crafts, yoga, book clubs, and offsite excursions. The facility is pet-friendly and provides housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled transportation services.

Prospective representatives seeking a modern, multi-level care campus with a perfect early-stage regulatory record may find this setting appropriate. Individuals are encouraged to ask about current move-in assistance programs and confirm the latest monthly rates for specific apartment layouts before making a placement decision.

Spend a worry-free retirement at Courtyard Terrace Assisted, an idyllic haven in Boone, IA, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication management is also provided. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option.

The Rose of Ames is an assisted living community in Ames, IA, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while continuing to live in an apartment. One bedroom and two bedroom options may work for someone living alone or for a couple moving together, making the community a possible fit for a loved one who needs daily support in one of those arrangements.

The community has 112 beds and opened in 1995. Jami Kaufman serves as the administrator. Medicare is accepted for covered short term skilled care after a hospital stay, not for long term residence.

On site therapies are part of the wellness program, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Pets are allowed, which means residents may be able to keep their pets with them at the community.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who walks independently may be able to manage certain nearby errands without driving, while other errands may require a car or ride.

Administered by Brooke Essington, Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a senior living community in the West End District of Dubuque, Iowa. It offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The three-story community has 198 beds. It has been operating for 11 years, making it one of the larger senior living communities in the area.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, providing options for different space and privacy preferences. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 45%. Availability is generally greater than at communities operating closer to full capacity.

Residents are welcome to bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal after moving in. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are part of daily life, so residents can stay active and travel to appointments or errands outside the community. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 11 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a vehicle.

State inspections conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing have reviewed medication administration practices and the development of individualized resident care plans over the years. Other inspections found no regulatory concerns. The community has 19 years of inspection history on record.

Forest Plaza Al is an assisted living community offering respite care and short-term rehabilitation in Forest City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident lives in their own apartment. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary rehabilitation stay rather than long-term residence.

Forest Plaza Al opened in 2001 and has 80 beds. Joseph Peters serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support, a temporary caregiving break, or a defined rehabilitation stay.

A salon and spa are available on site for personal grooming. Residents can take part in activities such as Community Coffee, Happy Hour, Music Therapy, exercise, crafts, BINGO, and scheduled worship services.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select outings independently.

Hammond Center for Assisted Living provides assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing, and hospice care in Grinnell, Iowa. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents live in apartments. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Several care services share one community here. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain at Hammond Center as care needs grow. The community has 20 assisted living apartments, giving residents in that setting apartment style living, and 38 beds overall, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Staff are on site 24 hours, including overnight.

There are places to stay active. A fitness center and walking track provide on site spaces for exercise, while a pool table and theater area offer additional recreation. In Grant Township, the Walk Score is 82, meaning the area is very walkable: most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Dion Schrack serves as the administrator.