Page 28 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

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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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Chautauqua Guest Home #3 (9th St.)
SC
NH
SNF
Charles City
57-No 77 52 73.7% 2011
Meadowview of Davenport
SC
AL
IL
MC
Davenport
156-Yes-3 50.6% 2-
Copperwood at Prairie Trail
SC
AL
MC
Ankeny
182-Yes 36 2 38.5% 2-
Karen Acres Health Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Urbandale
35A+No 71 1 82.9% 233
Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.)
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Charles City
46A-No 77 50 82.6% 144
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Madison
42?No-2 69.0% 25
Harmony Utica Ridge
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
115C-No 90 - 76.5% 52
Wellington Place
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Decorah
68?No 84 19 57.4% 22
Avoca Lodge Assisted Living
SC
AL
Avoca
40B+No-24-34
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Council Bluffs (Kane Township)
36-No-3 38.9% 31
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Overview of Chautauqua Guest Home #3 (9th St.)

Chautauqua Guest Home #3 (9th St.) is a nursing home in Charles City, IA, offering nursing care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, making the home suitable for residents who need ongoing clinical oversight rather than only intermittent support.

The home has 57 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity. Rehabilitation services are available, so residents can receive therapy as part of their care at the home. Chautauqua Guest Home #3 (9th St.) accepts Medicaid and Medicare, giving families two payment sources to consider for eligible services. Misty Hobert serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Meadowview of Davenport

Meadowview of Davenport provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Davenport, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 156 beds, accommodating more residents, staff, and programming than a smaller setting. Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals served in a restaurant setting, and the salon and barber shop provide on-site grooming. Residents can spend time in the courtyard patio with fire pit, fireside lounge, and movie theater, while arts and crafts rooms support creative activities. The fitness center, therapy and fitness support, mobile library, and permission to keep pets add options for exercise, therapy, reading, and companionship, and Sarah Coy serves as the administrator.

Contact Meadowview of Davenport

Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Copperwood at Prairie Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Ankeny, 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.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 182 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Multiple care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 36, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them. Dylan Dyer serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Karen Acres Health Care Center

Karen Acres Health Care Center is a rehabilitation facility and nursing home located in Urbandale, IA, just above Karen Acres Elementary School. The main services they offer are rehabilitation, and long-term care. Their long-term care residents receive 24/7 RN or LPN provided assistance, grooming and feeding assistance, medication management, as well as mobility assistance for those who need it.

This long term nursing home also provides hospice care, as well as respite care with a minimum of 7 day required stay. Karen Acres Health Care Center also offers bespoke care plans that will surely cater to the patient’s needs, in order for them to keep their cognitive and physical health at the highest level.

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Overview of Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.)

Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.) provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care in Charles City, Iowa. Independent living offers private residential units without daily care, while assisted living provides structured assistance with routine daily tasks.

Administrator Misty Hobert oversees the 46-bed residence, which records an average of 4 hours and 46 minutes of daily nurse staffing time per resident. Situated in a location with a 77 walk score, the area enables residents to handle most daily errands on foot. Financial arrangements accept Medicare for short-term post-hospital care, Medicaid for eligible residents, and private payment.

Interested families interested in exploring residential options across different levels of support can contact Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.) to ask about open beds, evaluate payment structures, or plan a tour of the area.

Contact Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.)

Overview of Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa, offers a continuum of senior care that spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations paired with community amenities, whereas assisted living assists residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Supervised, secured spaces are designated for memory care, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief.

Led by administrator Brenda Graham, the 42-bed community delivers an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Short-term rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing services aid in post-illness or post-hospital recovery. Dining services feature made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with alternative options for resident preferences, alongside access to outdoor gathering areas.

Older adults looking for flexible senior living arrangements or recovery options can reach out to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison to check current room availability, discuss financial plans, or schedule a campus tour. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Contact Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

Harmony Utica Ridge

3800 Commerce Blvd, Davenport, IA 52807-3495
Overview of Harmony Utica Ridge

Harmony Utica Ridge is built around stays that end: short-term rehabilitation here concentrates on orthopedic recovery, stroke rehabilitation, and other neurological conditions.

Stroke recovery is a different job from just rebuilding one’s strength: speech, swallowing, and one-sided weakness get worked on daily, and that work does not fit into something like just two clinic visits a week; it’s constant.

The community holds 115 beds. Nursing time amounts to 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day.

Respite care covers the stretches when someone’s usual carer is the one who needs time off. Licensed nursing covers the hours when nobody at home is usually awake, which can be when somebody needs help the most. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted forms of payment for care. There’s full-service dining that puts residents’ meals in a dining room rather than on a hospital tray.

The community suits residents who need ongoing nursing support, or residents whose family needs someone to cover their caregivers’ time off.

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Overview of Wellington Place

Wellington Place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Decorah, IA. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels does not require leaving the community. The campus also provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Wellington Place has 68 beds, and Mary Miller serves as the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 4h 38m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Avoca Lodge Assisted Living

Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Avoca, IA, Avoca Lodge Assisted Living is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care tailored to residents’ daily living activities around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and have fun with a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. For convenience and safety, medication management is provided. The community is a good option for those seeking exceptional assistance for the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp)

Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Council Bluffs, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another 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, and the beauty salon and barber shop let residents take care of grooming within the community. Residents can join exercise classes, Bible studies, music, crafts, and game nights, while rehabilitation services are also available. Mike Steinkruger serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Kane Township neighborhood.

Contact Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)

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 512 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.

Senior Communities in Iowa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 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: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90