Page 29 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Urbandale, IA. The community has 120 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels in one community, Edencrest at Timberline may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Transportation options and outings give residents ways to participate in activities beyond their apartment, while outdoor gardens and patios provide outdoor areas on the property. A fitness center, health classes, salon, and spa room support exercise, learning, grooming, and spa services without requiring residents to leave for those activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Counasse serves as the administrator.

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$2,900/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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.

Overview of Iowa Veterans Home

Iowa Veterans Home is a nursing home in Marshalltown, IA, offering ongoing nursing support and help with daily care in a residential setting. With 702 beds, it has more residents and staff than a smaller home, along with more programming.

Private rooms give one resident a room of their own. Semi-private rooms provide a shared room arrangement. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available to each resident. Iowa Veterans Home may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care and wants either a private or shared room.

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines, Iowa, offers long-term nursing, assisted living, skilled clinical care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living services support residents with daily routines while preserving private residential units. Advanced clinical programs accommodate complex medical needs, including IV therapy, ostomy care, diabetic management, tube feeding, tracheotomy care, and pain management.

Administrator Stacy Soderstrum manages the 108-bed property. Staff logs show an average of 3 hours and 22 minutes of direct nursing time assigned per resident daily. Residents undergoing temporary stays or physical recovery have access to dedicated therapy programs and specialized nursing rehabilitation. Positioned in the East Village neighborhood, the location earns a 91 walk score, allowing residents to run everyday errands on foot.

Prospective residents exploring flexible senior care levels or short-term respite options can contact University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to verify bed availability or tour the facility. Accepted payment methods include Medicare for temporary skilled recovery, Medicaid for long-term care, and private pay options.

Overview of Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm

Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Davenport, IA that also offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels may not require leaving the community. Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm has 112 beds and opened in 2012. Accommodations include private rooms, semi-private suites, one bedroom apartments, and studio apartments.

Residents can use two courtyards for walking and socializing, along with a pub, bistro, gift shop, and common living areas. Scheduled outings provide planned opportunities to participate in activities away from the residence, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy, and daily mass is available in the chapel. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; total nurse staffing is 4h 5m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident, and Kimberly Hufsey serves as the administrator.

Administered by Molly Schulte, Winslow House Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Marion, IA, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community accommodates older adults who require ongoing clinical supervision, with licensed nurses on-site. Through rehabilitation services, residents receive recovery support to improve functionality.

Of 50 beds, 47 are currently in use, indicating a 94% occupancy. Furthermore, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families options to cover expenses.

Overview of Azria Health Park Place

Azria Health Park Place is a nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa’s Union Park neighborhood, providing skilled nursing and respite care. Respite care offers short term stays for a family caregiver who needs coverage while traveling or recovering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while post acute rehabilitation supports recovery after a hospital stay and long term care serves residents who need ongoing nursing support.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can support a family planning for a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows direct payment. The home has 70 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Dirk Timm is the administrator, and a doctor is on staff. Rehabilitation services support recovery as part of the community’s post acute care, and residents can also use beauty salon and spa services within the community. This may suit people who need ongoing nursing support, short term respite, or rehabilitation after a hospital stay.

Addington Place of Des Moines offers assisted living and memory care in Des Moines, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community, which can avoid another move. Addington Place of Des Moines may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or assistance with daily tasks. The community has 54 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. Heather Johnson serves as the administrator.

Legacy of the Meadows offers assisted living and memory care in DeWitt, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while supporting a resident’s independence, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Gayle Holquist serves as the administrator, and Legacy of the Meadows may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s who needs supervised memory care.

Overview of Mechanicsville Specialty Care

Since 1989, Mechanicsville Specialty Care has been providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Mechanicsville, IA. The community provides recovery support through rehabilitation services to help improve residents’ functionality. Moreover, 24-hour staffing is available to ensure residents have access to services as needed.

The community has 39 beds, with an occupancy of 74,4%. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 43 minutes of nursing care daily. With Tina Wendt as the administrator, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.