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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Montezuma Specialty Care
SC
NH
SNF
Montezuma
41B+No 49 -- 68.3% -183
Odebolt Specialty Care
SC
NH
SNF
Odebolt
38B-No 27 -- 76.3% -209
Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mason City
71B+No 85 -- 88.6% ---
Harmony Davenport
SC
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Davenport
88CNo 90 -- 79.0% ---
Harmony Waterloo
SC
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Waterloo
88C-No 83 -- 84.7% ---
Childserve Habilitation Center
SC
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
74-No 64 -35 93.2% -216
Everystep
SC
HC
HOS
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
45-No 91 -34 100.0% -77
Bickford of Marshalltown
SC
AL
MC
Marshalltown
--Yes 59 Studio / 1 Bed29-B---
Silvercrest Garner Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Davenport
--Yes 55 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed26-A+--
Timely Mission Nursing Home
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Buffalo Center
42A-No 37 -- 78.6% -154
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Montezuma Specialty Care

316 Meadow Lane Drive, Montezuma, IA 50171-1114
Overview of Montezuma Specialty Care

Montezuma Specialty Care operates a 41-bed nursing facility in Montezuma, Iowa, delivering skilled nursing and nursing home services. The program assists individuals who require continuous clinical oversight alongside everyday personal assistance. Therapy services run on-site for residents who need dedicated physical rehabilitation during their stay.

Operational management is handled by administrator Mitchell Huff. Staffing data reflects an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Financial arrangements include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.

Families can reach out to Montezuma Specialty Care to confirm current bed availability, request details on therapy programs, or discuss financial plans.

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Odebolt Specialty Care

801 South Des Moines Street, Odebolt, IA 51458-4867
Overview of Odebolt Specialty Care

Odebolt Specialty Care offers long-term nursing support and skilled nursing services in Odebolt, Iowa. Operating as a smaller 38-bed location, the building provides clinical oversight and routine assistance suited for individuals who favor a close-knit living space. Physical rehabilitation services help residents focus on recovery and physical mobility.

Administrator Madison Leisinger oversees daily operations. Clinical records indicate an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes of direct nursing time delivered per resident every day. Accepted funding streams cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Prospective residents considering local care options can contact Odebolt Specialty Care to inquire about current room vacancies, discuss funding arrangements, or plan a tour.

Contact Odebolt Specialty Care

Overview of Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 71 bed nursing home in Mason City, Iowa, offering hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give residents a temporary setting for recovery while they receive therapy. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day, representing that amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. An outdoor walking trail provides a place to walk outside on the property.

The area has an 85 out of 100 Walk Score, placing it in the very walkable range, where most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public payment options or the ability to fund care directly. Claire N. serves as the director, and the center may be a good fit for a resident who needs supervised memory support or short term rehabilitation, or for a family caregiver needing temporary care.

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Harmony Davenport

815 East Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803-0000
Overview of Harmony Davenport

Harmony Davenport provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Davenport, IA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The range of care settings can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Harmony Davenport may also suit someone recovering after a hospital stay or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Rehabilitation includes post hospital rehabilitation, medical rehabilitation, short term rehabilitation, and advanced therapy techniques and equipment, giving a resident access to recovery focused care during a temporary rehabilitation stay.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Harmony Davenport has 88 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. With a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Harmony Waterloo

201 West Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701-4235
Overview of Harmony Waterloo

Harmony Waterloo provides nursing home, assisted living, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Waterloo, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time. Rehabilitation includes orthopedic care and treatment for stroke and other neurological conditions, with structured support during recovery from those health events. Temporary rehabilitation stays are available, while the 88 bed community also offers ongoing residential care.

Michelle B. serves as director. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid supports eligible long term care, and private pay means paying directly.

The community has a Walk Score of 83, meaning the area is very walkable. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Harmony Waterloo

Overview of Childserve Habilitation Center

Childserve Habilitation Center provides home care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Johnston, IA. Home care supports a child in the home setting, while nursing care and skilled nursing provide clinical support for children with healthcare needs that require nursing attention. Respite care offers short term support when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery.

The center has 74 beds and serves children with special healthcare needs. Rehabilitation services include outpatient therapy, so a child can receive therapy without an inpatient stay. Medical nutrition therapy addresses nutrition as part of healthcare. Childserve Habilitation Center can suit a child whose needs involve both medical care and rehabilitation services.

Programs include autism services, Applied Behavior Analysis, an Autism Day Program, a Life Skills Program, family education and support, social groups, community based services, case management, childcare, and day programming. Together, these options cover behavioral support, skill development, family guidance, care coordination, and structured daytime services. Cody Campbell is the administrator.

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Everystep

3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317-3124
Overview of Everystep

Located in Des Moines’ East Village neighborhood, Everystep delivers home care, hospice care, and skilled nursing services. The program brings supportive care directly to individuals at home while providing clinical oversight and specialized end-of-life comfort for those facing serious illness.

This 45-bed community operates under administrator Leann Uhlenhopp. Beyond direct nursing services, the organization maintains programs dedicated to community health, grief support, and bereavement counseling for families navigating loss or chronic health challenges.

Individuals seeking nursing or hospice assistance can get in touch with Everystep to discuss specific care requirements, learn about available programs, or arrange a consultation.

Contact Everystep

Overview of Bickford of Marshalltown

Serving Marshalltown, Iowa for 29 years, Bickford of Marshalltown is an assisted living community offering personal care and memory care. It also features studio and one-bedroom apartments in a two-story setting. Moreover, its location on Newcastle Road has a Walk Score of 59, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.

Salon and transportation services support residents’ daily comfort and convenience. It also offers a Montessori-based memory care program with structured, personalized activities for individuals living with cognitive decline. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

Contact Bickford of Marshalltown

Overview of Silvercrest Garner Senior Living

Silvercrest Garner Senior Living provides exceptional memory care and assisted living services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be one of the top-ranked assisted living homes in the city. 

Silvercrest boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. 

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Overview of Timely Mission Nursing Home

Nursing time at Timely Mission Nursing Home reaches 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident daily. That figure is coupled with its 42 beds in Buffalo Center. The overnight is not treated as a gap of care, and a licensed nurse is scheduled into it the way one is scheduled for regular supervision and care. A major operation comes with a therapy course that will have a known program and a predicted length; rehabilitation and short-term rehab run that course inside the building, and that’s better than having to drive to an appointment at a clinic twice a week during the recovery process.

Respite often starts on discharge day. The hospital may be finished before the household is ready, like if ramps aren’t built yet or the grab bars haven’t been installed; a short stay covers the difference.

Medicare pays for skilled care after a qualifying admission and then reaches its limit. Medicaid picks up where savings run short, and private pay covers the rest as it must.

A garden, a gazebo, and outdoor seating give residents somewhere to potter about or rest in good weather. Transportation is arranged through the home. Sunday church services, Bible study, gardening, holiday events, and Happy Hour fill out the rest of the week. Alida Sandberg serves as administrator.

Contact Timely Mission Nursing Home

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