Page 18 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Solon Assisted Living Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Solon
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 71
Rank #293 / 334
No
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 46
Rank #156 / 424
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 18
Rank #137 / 258
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #213 / 295
7
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
Tower Living Center
SC
AL
IL
Garnavillo
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 71
Rank #334 / 334
No
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 46
Rank #311 / 424
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 18
Rank #119 / 258
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #238 / 295
7
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 71
Rank #293 / 334
Yes
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 46
Rank #144 / 424
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 18
Rank #201 / 258
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #262 / 295
5
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
Willow Winds Assisted Living
SC
AL
Denver
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 71
Rank #224 / 334
No
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 46
Rank #175 / 424
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
47.9%
Facility 47.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #210 / 295
2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
Addington Place of Burlington
SC
AL
Burlington
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
No
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 46
Rank #45 / 424
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 18
Rank #131 / 258
46.0%
Facility 46.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #225 / 295
10
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 7
Rank #285 / 299
Cobblestone Court Assisted Living
SC
AL
Sumner
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 71
Rank #177 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
Quartet Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
South Bettendorf
176
Facility 176
IA AVG 71
Rank #6 / 334
Yes
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 46
Rank #381 / 424
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 18
Rank #223 / 258
42.6%
Facility 42.6%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #241 / 295
6
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
Marian Home
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Fort Dodge
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 71
Rank #72 / 334
No
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 46
Rank #115 / 424
-
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #100 / 295
18
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
Mayflower Home
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Grinnell
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #261 / 334
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
-
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #102 / 295
15
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
New London Specialty Care
SC
NH
SNF
New London
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #153 / 241
No
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 46
Rank #142 / 260
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 18
Rank #44 / 119
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #6 / 229
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Overview of Solon Assisted Living Village

Solon Assisted Living Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, including skilled nursing, in Solon, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living includes private condos with community services and no daily care, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 36 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other. Physician services, skilled rehabilitation nursing, and outpatient therapy are available through the community, giving residents access to medical and rehabilitation services through its programs.

Melissa Reed serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. The multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

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Overview of Tower Living Center

Experience a worry-free retirement at Tower Living Center, an idyllic retreat in Garnavillo, IA, offering assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs with a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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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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Overview of Willow Winds Assisted Living

Willow Winds Assisted Living provides assisted living in Denver, Iowa, with help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents retain their own apartments. The 48-bed community is smaller in scale, which can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Greg Zumbach serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Addington Place of Burlington

Addington Place of Burlington is an assisted living community in Burlington, Iowa, where residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in an apartment. The setting may suit someone who wants daily support without giving up apartment living.

The community has 100 beds, and assisted living starts at $5,300 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting this level of care. Housing includes suite apartments, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while a one bedroom layout provides an apartment for one resident.

Chef prepared meals are served daily, giving residents a prepared dining option each day, and scheduled transportation provides arranged rides for planned trips. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 78, placing it in the very walkable band; most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Sandra Pinon serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Cobblestone Court Assisted Living

Cobblestone Court Assisted Living provides assisted living in Sumner, IA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in their own apartment. The community has 60 beds, and its studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments include layouts that can suit an individual or a couple moving together.

A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips. Pets are allowed, which lets residents keep a pet with them as part of their household.

Residents can use the salon or barbershop, spa, library, ice cream parlor, and pub with outdoor space. Landscaped grounds with a stocked fishing pond and an outdoor patio provide designated places to spend time outside, while activities and wellness programs offer organized options within the community. Andrew Boeckman serves as the administrator.

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Quartet Senior Living

3150 Glenbrook Circle South, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Overview of Quartet Senior Living

Quartet Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Bettendorf, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Quartet Senior Living opened in 2022 and has 176 beds. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between care levels without leaving the community.

Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to live with a pet. Matthew Ricketts serves as the administrator, and the community offers the Tailored Living program.

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Marian Home

2400 Sixth Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3541
Overview of Marian Home

Marian Home provides independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Fort Dodge, IA. Independent living offers a private living arrangement without daily care, while assisted living provides help with everyday tasks. Skilled nursing provides ongoing nursing care for residents with clinical needs, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Marian Home opened in 1960 and has 90 beds. Independent living, assisted living, and nursing care units are available, along with rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation for residents focused on recovery. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may assist when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means using personal funds. Tracy Trotter serves as the administrator.

Therapy services, a beauty shop, community living areas, social programs, group activities, transportation for residents, and daily church services are available. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby trips independently. These services and care options may suit someone who wants access to therapy, social activities, worship, and support with transportation while living in one community.

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Mayflower Home

616 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112-2298
Overview of Mayflower Home

The Mayflower Home operates a 40-bed skilled nursing wing at its Broad Street campus in Grinnell, Iowa, under the management of administrator Kellie McGriff. This community accommodates residents aged 55 and older, coordinating patient accounts through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Stays here average roughly 331 days, indicating a residential population where long-term care plans are integrated with temporary post-hospital rehabilitation.

Daily care routines are supported by an on-floor nursing team providing an average of 5 hours and 2 minutes of direct attention per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides distribute this 24-hour schedule to manage wound protocols, medication delivery, and active physical therapies. Residents have access to recreational programs organized by the internal residents’ association, while the surrounding Grinnell neighborhood scores a high 82 out of 100 for walkability, allowing visiting families to manage most local trips on foot.

Past inspections by state regulators identified some necessary updates in care documentation and quality procedures, which the administration resolved; the most recent complaint investigation confirmed the home remains in substantial compliance. Current occupancy levels hover around 78 percent, giving the management room to accommodate incoming admissions.

Families can reach out to the admissions office to check on current bed availability, request details on the residents’ association events, or set up a time to view the campus.

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New London Specialty Care

100 Care Circle Street, New London, IA 52645-0136
Overview of New London Specialty Care

New London Specialty Care operates a 46-bed skilled nursing facility under the regional nonprofit network Care Initiatives. The community coordinates monthly billing through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid options, keeping its occupancy level near 98 percent. Stays here average 163 days, which means the daily floor routine combines temporary post-hospital physical therapies with standard long-term residential oversight.

The on-site nursing team delivers an average of 4 hours and 18 minutes of direct daily care to every resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides divide this 24-hour schedule to coordinate wound care, pain management plans, and core physical rehabilitation routines. For daily amenities, the building houses an internal chapel, a structured activities center, and a beauty salon, while the surrounding neighborhood secures a walkability score of 46 out of 100, indicating that local trips generally require a car.

State safety files indicate regular regulatory monitoring over the building’s 27-year history. The most recent health inspections and survey activities from state oversight agencies confirmed the community maintains substantial compliance with standard operational guidelines and patient safety protocols.

Interested families can get in touch with the admissions office to check on current room openings, look over the daily event calendar, or set up a time to walk through the therapy areas. The administrative desk can also help verify your financial eligibility and clarify how Medicare or state aid programs handle short-term recovery costs.

Contact New London Specialty Care

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.