Page 16 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

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.

Overview of Lutheran Living Senior Campus

Lutheran Living Senior Campus operates in Muscatine, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Active residents in independent living access community amenities without daily assistance, whereas assisted living provides assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care features a secured layout to support individuals with cognitive needs, and rehabilitation programs assist short-term recovery.

Situated in an area with an 82 walk score, the campus sits in a walkable neighborhood where routine errands can be completed on foot. Overall capacity stands at 155 beds under administrator Mike Wenzel. Staffing records show an average of 4 hours and 25 minutes of daily nurse coverage per resident. Payment choices cover Medicare and private pay options.

Interested individuals can get in touch with Lutheran Living Senior Campus to explore available care options, set up a campus tour, or discuss room availability.

Tower Living Center offers assisted living and independent living in Garnavillo, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With seven beds, Tower Living Center may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community. The area has a Walk Score of 30 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Leah Eulberg serves as the administrator.

Overview of Edencrest at Riverwoods

Edencrest at Riverwoods offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Des Moines, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Multiple care levels are available in one community. Edencrest at Riverwoods may be a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 80 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, giving residents choices in how much private space they want. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Edencrest at Riverwoods is in the Woodside Park neighborhood, and Anna Austin serves as the administrator. Starting prices are $2,900 per month for independent living and $6,500 per month for memory care, giving families monthly entry points for these two care levels. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet. An on-site salon and spa allow residents to receive those services within the community. A private courtyard provides outdoor space, while fitness classes give residents a structured way to participate in exercise activities.

$2,900/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

Overview of Arlington Place of Grundy Center

Arlington Place of Grundy Center offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Grundy Center, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community. Arlington Place of Grundy Center has 80 beds, and residents may keep a pet with them. Holly Smith serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 32 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives generally cannot manage them independently.

Overview of Independence Village of Pella

Situated in Pella, IA, Independence Village of Pella is a reliable senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community features an array of beautifully designed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, providing a comfortable living space to residents. Care needs are fully met with personalized care plans and professionally trained employees available 24/7 to provide care and assistance.

There’s no shortage of enriching things to do with a vibrant calendar of activities, events, and programs offered by the community. Dining experience is improved with chef-prepared meals that are carefully curated to satisfy unique dietary needs and food preferences. Residents never have to worry about chores with housekeeping, laundry services, and other supportive services provided by a dedicated team. Here, residents have what they need to live a carefree and fulfilling lifestyle.

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$5,867/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Bickford of Ames

Bickford of Ames provides assisted living in Ames, IA, in the Somerset neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily activities while living in private studio apartments, giving them their own space within a smaller community of 49 beds. That size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Salon services and a bistro give residents on site options for personal grooming and casual dining. Transportation is available, and the Montessori Memory Care program is a named program at the community. Pets are allowed, which can help a resident continue living with a pet after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Melissa Borgeson is the administrator, and Annessa Pruismann is the director.

Independence Village of Waukee offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Waukee, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care types on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 34 beds. That creates a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing for someone living alone or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk; Austin Williams serves as the administrator.

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$6,500/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale is an assisted living with memory care community, located in Urbandale, IA. It can be found east of Brookview Park, and below Beaver Creek. This senior living community prides itself with their Higher Path approach to caring for their residents. This approach aims to help seniors live healthier, happier, and longer, and they do this by providing services such as; 24/7 access to primary care, daily activity assistance from certified caregivers, medication management, wander management, security, and intelligent fall detection among other things. The rooms, whether studio or one bedroom units, are also equipped with strategically located pull cords, for assistance requests any time it’s needed.

At Bickford of Urbandale, assisted living costs wouldn’t be something to worry abouts as they also offer assistance for choosing Medicare Health Plans for their residents. This helps ensure that residents receive the proper care they need, while living a high quality of life, without breaking their banks.

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Starting Price $93/Day Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Cottage Grove Place – Connections

Cottage Grove Place, Connections offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Nursing home care 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 a resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Chef prepared meals are provided, giving residents prepared dining within the community. Short term rehabilitation offers a temporary stay focused on recovery, and respite care provides a short term option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 56 / 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet with them. Melissa Holyoake serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $3,160/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026