Page 21 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Overview of Cedar Vale Assisted Living

Cedar Vale Assisted Living’s care list in Nashua, IA, holds two entries, assisted living and respite care. Under assisted living, bathing, dressing, and medication become staff responsibilities, with the apartment staying the resident’s own. Respite is what a family books around an event fixed on the calendar before anyone needs care.

The program list features group games, fitness classes, and the Live2BHealthy Program. Table-service dining and a salon come with it, and direct care staff work through all 24 hours. The administrator here is Sandy Jones. Forty beds make this a smaller home, which is the point for anyone who would rather not live somewhere large.

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Starting Price $4,500/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place

Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place in Sioux City, IA, offers independent living, assisted living, residential care, and respite care. . Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks and managing medications, while residential care provides a supported group environment.

Housing up to 60 residents, the property features tailored dining options, chef-selected menus, and themed culinary events. On-site conveniences include a salon, therapy services, fitness groups, walking clubs, and organized social happy hours. Pet-friendly accommodations are available, alongside short-term respite stays for temporary caregiver relief.

Situated in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a walk score of 59, the area allows non-driving residents to complete select daily tasks on foot.

Prospective representatives interested in exploring care levels or learning more about the Sioux City campus can contact the administrative staff to request pricing or schedule a tour.

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$3,295/Month Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

The Fountains is a senior living community in Bettendorf, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. That range matters for families thinking past the immediate decision, because a resident whose needs change over time can often move between levels of care without leaving a familiar building and staff. The community has been in operation for 20 years and is administered by Cj Ward. With 136 beds in a mid-rise building, it sits among the larger communities in the area.

Housing runs from studios to one and two bedroom apartments. Independent living suites are set up for people who want to keep a full household routine, with complete kitchens, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, internet access, and in-unit laundry. Assisted living apartments add support with meals and housekeeping for residents who need a hand with daily tasks. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care are provided in a secure setting, and the community is pet friendly throughout.

Daily life centers on shared spaces: a restaurant-style dining room, a fitness center, a lounge, an ice cream parlor, and a chapel. The activities calendar includes religious services, dance classes, workout sessions, and game nights, and the community also offers transportation services along with fitness and recreation programming.

The setting is suburban and quiet, about four miles from Bettendorf’s city center, with MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care just over a mile away. The neighborhood scores 4 out of 100 for walkability, so residents and visitors will rely on a car or the community’s transportation for errands and appointments. For families in the Quad Cities area, the location keeps a hospital close at hand while placing the community away from busier commercial corridors.

Silver Palms provides assisted living in Mount Pleasant, IA. Residents can receive help with daily tasks while keeping their own routines and independence.

With 38 beds, the community is smaller in size, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 58 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 reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, meaning a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Sheila Matheney serves as the administrator.

Overview of Pleasantview Assisted Living

Pleasantview Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Kalona, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. 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. Nursing home care supports long-term residence, while hospice care serves a resident receiving end-of-life care.

With multiple care levels, Pleasantview Assisted Living can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 56 beds, a smaller size that can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. 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 complete certain nearby errands independently.

Pleasantview Assisted Living opened in 1958 and is administered by Marcille Ward. The community is faith-based, which may suit someone seeking a faith-based setting. Its programs include Skilled Care, Dementia Care, a Dementia Support Group, and Volunteer Opportunities; the support group offers a forum for dementia-related support, while volunteer opportunities allow participation in volunteer work.

Overview of Accura HealthCare of Ames

Offering skilled nursing services, Accura HealthCare of Ames is a nursing home in Ames, Iowa, that has been operating for 26 years. Administered by Eric Olson, the community also offers skilled nursing services as well as hospice, palliative, and respite care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted.

With a 75-bed capacity, the community has an occupancy rate of 89% and an average stay of 131 days. It also supports both short-term and long-term residents, providing recovery-focused care as well as ongoing nursing needs. Rehabilitation services and respite care are also available.

Approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes of direct care is provided per resident each day. This total includes care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This also provides a useful measure of the hands-on assistance available throughout the community.

Areas of concern identified through state inspections include recordkeeping, medication administration, food storage, and sanitation practices. However, corrective measures have also been implemented to address these concerns.

Located in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 59, the community requires transportation to access most local amenities, though some errands can be reached on foot. Combining a long-standing presence, a consistently occupied setting, and multiple payment options, Accura HealthCare of Ames can be a good consideration for families exploring care options.

Overview of Sunny View Care Center

Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, IA, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer residential support with licensed nursing oversight for residents who need ongoing care. Hospice focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care provides a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Some stays are brief; others are ongoing.

The center has 94 beds, giving families a sense of its available capacity without indicating how care is delivered. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Sunny View Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose needs include nursing oversight, comfort focused hospice support, or a temporary respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Vanessa Young serves as the administrator.

Overview of Brio of Johnston Assisted Living

Brio of Johnston Assisted Living offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Johnston, IA. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 68 beds, with starting prices of $2,000 for independent living and $4,000 for assisted living, giving families an entry point for budgeting at each listed level.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident. Residents can use the wellness center and salon for on site exercise and personal grooming. Walking trails connect to Johnston’s trail system, and a pet recreation area supports residents who have pets, which the community allows.

Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary recovery option, while respite care suits a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Accepted payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Teresa Krueger serves as the administrator.

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$2,000/Month Pricing updated on March 5th, 2026

Overview of Ams Memorial-Greene

Ams Memorial-Greene, in Greena, IA, carries respite care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, and assisted living. Nursing home care is for the long-term, meant for someone who’s not expected to be leaving. Skilled nursing keeps a licensed nurse on the floor whatever the hour, unlike help that only arrives when asked.

Assisted living assists with dressing and bathing, and taking medication, and stops there. Respite is temporary in both directions; the stay is short because the need behind it is short. Several of these under one roof suit a changing set of needs, or a caregiver looking for cover.

Thirty-one beds fill out the building, a smaller home. Fewer beds mean the same staff cover the same people, so recognition is built into the rota. Skilled rehabilitation supports a short-term stay, while outpatient therapy needs no admission.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all taken, and they differ mostly in who decides. Medicare’s cover for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay turns on the record and the clinical need. Medicaid eligibility is a state office’s determination, usually raised once a long stay outruns savings, while private pay needs none.

A Walk Score of 43 makes this car-dependent; routine errands need a ride. Dianne Poole administer the home.

Overview of Prestige Care Center of Fairfield

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield in Fairfield, Iowa, supplies long-term nursing care, skilled nursing support, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite stays. Memory care programs utilize secured environments and continuous supervision for individuals prone to wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on serious illness symptom management and end-of-life support, while respite services provide temporary care during caregiver absences.

Administrator Talisa Jacobs manages the 73-bed residence, where nursing logs reflect an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of direct daily care per resident. An 87 walk score indicates a highly walkable surrounding neighborhood, allowing residents to complete daily errands on foot.

Families exploring local clinical care, memory support, or short-term respite relief can reach the Prestige Care Center of Fairfield to review room availability, evaluate payment plans, or schedule a campus visit. Financial options accepted include Medicare for short-term care, Medicaid for extended stays, and private pay.