Page 36 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. 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Azria Health Winterset
SC
IL
NH
SNF
Summit Winterset
65
Facility 65
IA AVG 71
Rank #155 / 334
Yes
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 46
Rank #72 / 424
-
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #79 / 295
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Azria Health Longview
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Missouri Valley
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
Yes
53
Facility 53
IA AVG 46
Rank #161 / 424
-
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #81 / 295
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Northgate Care Center
SC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Nw Waukon
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 71
Rank #215 / 334
No
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 46
Rank #85 / 424
-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #74 / 295
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Genesis Senior Living Center
SC
NH
Des Moines
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #48 / 241
No
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 46
Rank #92 / 260
-
85.6%
Facility 85.6%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #83 / 229
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Synergy HomeCare of Cedar Rapids
SC
HC
MC
RC
Cedar Rapids (Wellington Heights)
-Yes
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 18
Rank #155 / 258
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Spurgeon Manor
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dallas Center
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 71
Rank #198 / 334
No
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 46
Rank #200 / 424
-
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #38 / 295
23
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Carroll
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Carroll
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #153 / 241
No
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 46
Rank #33 / 260
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #52 / 119
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #170 / 229
187
Rehabilitation Center of Belmond
SC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Ne Belmond
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 71
Rank #209 / 334
No
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 46
Rank #125 / 424
-
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #47 / 295
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Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Carlisle
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #87 / 334
No
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 46
Rank #185 / 424
-
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #50 / 295
35
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #249 / 299
Rolling Green Village
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Nevada
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 71
Rank #188 / 334
No
71
Facility 71
IA AVG 46
Rank #76 / 424
-
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #107 / 295
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Overview of Azria Health Winterset

Azria Health Winterset offers nursing home, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Winterset, IA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Respite care and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays. Respite can give a family caregiver time away, while rehabilitation can support a resident recovering after acute medical care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy address movement, daily tasks, and communication during rehabilitation. Specialized care programs are also available.

Azria Health Winterset has 65 beds, placing it in a middle range without indicating what the community experience will be like. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three payment methods to consider.

Pets are allowed. A resident may keep a pet while living in the community, and the on site beauty shop and salon or spa provide personal grooming without requiring a separate salon visit. The area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Contact Azria Health Winterset

Azria Health Longview

1010 Longview Road, Missouri Valley, IA 51555-1227
Overview of Azria Health Longview

Azria Health Longview runs a dual-care senior community providing skilled nursing and assisted living services at 1010 Longview Road in Missouri Valley, Iowa. The property, operated under owner Douglas Williams, is built to support a 100-bed capacity. Business operations process regular monthly accounts using traditional out-of-pocket payments, standard Medicare plans, and state Medicaid options. Stays average roughly 137 days per individual, pointing to an everyday routine that coordinates short-term therapy recovery with ongoing clinical nursing care.

Floor staff provide an average of 3 hours and 29 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. Certified nursing assistants handle the majority of this bedside timeline at 2 hours and 34 minutes, while licensed practical nurses offer 53 minutes, and registered nurses add 32 minutes of clinical tracking. These shift rotations cover 24-hour treatment monitoring, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized post-acute tracks alongside an on-site physician presence. For local transit, the surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 53 out of 100, showing a moderately accessible layout where visitors can manage a few simple errands on foot.

Daily residential services focus on scheduled meals, complimentary Wi-Fi access, laundry assistance, and a beauty salon. The campus layout includes open space for pet visits and offers specialized respite care setups to ease short-term family transitions. These combined on-site programs are designed to cover basic healthcare demands and support physical rehabilitation plans without requiring frequent travel away from the facility.

Interested individuals can reach the main desk to check on current bed vacancies, ask about the assisted living apartments, or coordinate a time to look around the grounds. The intake staff can also help review health plan benefits to demonstrate how insurance networks or public aid options coordinate with standard monthly room invoices.

Contact Azria Health Longview

Overview of Northgate Care Center

Northgate Care Center operates a 50-bed medical community at 960 4th Street NW in Waukon, Iowa. The facility manages its accounts through private billing methods alongside standard Medicare and Medicaid authorizations. Residents generally stay for an average of 103 days, meaning the daily census is composed of temporary post-hospital rehab patients living alongside individuals who require extended skilled nursing supervision.

Round-the-clock assistance is managed by a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who coordinate routine physical therapy and outpatient medical exercises. Practical features inside the building include basic cable television access and private family gathering areas, while the surrounding neighborhood scores a 68 out of 100 for walkability, which means visiting guests can manage a handful of basic daily errands on foot.

Families can contact the administrative office to check on current bed availability, ask about the outpatient therapy schedules, or plan a morning to visit the common rooms. The financial staff can also look over your insurance policies and explain how state aid or private funds apply to monthly care costs.

Contact Northgate Care Center

Overview of Genesis Senior Living Center

Genesis Senior Living Center provides nursing home care in Des Moines, IA, with nursing support on site around the clock. Residents with ongoing medical needs can receive that care within the community. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available for rehabilitation, so therapy services can be part of a resident’s care rather than arranged separately.

The center has 80 beds, with private and semi private rooms. A private room is intended for one resident, while a semi private room accommodates shared living. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

Memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is provided in a supervised setting. Incontinence care, catheter care, and hospice care are also available for specific personal, medical, and end of life needs. Genesis Senior Living Center may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care alongside rehabilitation or specialized support.

Home cooked meals and snacks are served in the dining room, with special diet preparation and feeding assistance for residents who need modified meals or help eating. A garden and yard provide outdoor space on the property, while the wellness program offers access to a designated wellness service. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare may apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid and private pay provide other listed payment routes. Total nurse staffing is 3h 34m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Contact Genesis Senior Living Center

Overview of Synergy HomeCare of Cedar Rapids

Ensuring the seniors’ comfort within their residences, Synergy Home Care of Cedar Rapids based at 1st Avenue SE D, Cedar Rapids, IA, is an exceptional in-home care provider offering a wide range of care services including but not limited to care and companionship, specialized care, fall and injury prevention, and health and wellness. With the seniors’ well-being in mind, Synergy Home Care of Cedar Rapids delivers care matched to their special needs and preferences to ensure that they receive the best care and assistance.

Synergy Home Care of Cedar Rapids boasts a team of experienced and dedicated professionals who strive to provide round-the-clock care and assistance to seniors. Moreover, the in-home care provider fosters meaningful connections with the families to meet their loved one’s needs and preferences.

Contact Synergy HomeCare of Cedar Rapids

Spurgeon Manor

1204 Linden Street, Dallas Center, IA 50063-1052
Overview of Spurgeon Manor

Spurgeon Manor offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Dallas Center, Iowa. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. Spurgeon Manor may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may want to remain in one community. The community opened in 1971 and has 55 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Crystal Scroggin serves as the administrator.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover care depending on eligibility and available resources.

Rehabilitation services support therapy within the care setting, while physician, podiatry, laboratory, optometry, and pharmacy services provide access to several health related services through the community. A beauty salon allows residents to arrange hair and grooming services on site. Daily activities include crafts, games, social activities, and spiritual gatherings, giving residents scheduled ways to spend time with others.

Transportation is available for residents. The Walk Score is 47 out of 100, placing the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so transportation can matter for trips beyond the community.

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Overview of Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Carroll

Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Carroll offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Carroll, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services. Respite care provides short stays for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

The community has 46 beds, a smaller size that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation and therapy services support short term rehabilitation needs, and the community also provides IV therapy, ostomy care, wound care, diabetic care, enteral nutrition, tracheotomy care, and pain management.

An on site beauty and barber salon gives residents access to grooming services without leaving the community, and pets are allowed. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment methods for covered or privately funded care. James Feauto serves as the administrator. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing services, skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, or respite care.

Contact Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Carroll

Overview of Rehabilitation Center of Belmond

The Rehabilitation Center of Belmond operates a 44-bed skilled nursing facility located at 1107 7th Street NE in Belmond, Iowa. Financial accounts are managed through public insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid along with private pay, providing families with multiple paths to handle medical bills. Lengths of stay average around 130 days, meaning the daily routine balances short-term recovery care for post-hospital patients with traditional extended-stay setups.

An average of 3 hours and 42 minutes of direct daily care is delivered to each resident by the hands-on nursing team. This round-the-clock staffing plan utilizes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who work together to coordinate transitional medical recovery and routine physical wellness. The building features on-site laundry services and a private family gathering room for daily amenities, while the local neighborhood scores a 60 out of 100 for walkability, making a vehicle helpful for most out-of-town trips.

Prospective representatives can touch base with the front office to check on current bed availability, learn about the physical rehab programs, or book a time to see the family room. The administrative staff can also look over your insurance policies and explain how private payment structures operate.

Contact Rehabilitation Center of Belmond

Overview of Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Accura HealthCare of Carlisle provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Carlisle, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care, while memory care offers supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life needs. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of recovery. The community has 80 beds, and its range of care services may make it a good fit for someone whose needs include memory support, comfort focused care, rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby outings independently. Kaylyn Fisher serves as the administrator.

Contact Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Overview of Rolling Green Village

Financing for the 58-bed nursing home at 100 Sixth Street in Nevada, Iowa, is coordinated through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Residents generally stay for about three months on average, balancing temporary rehabilitation patients with traditional long-term residents. The building currently runs at a lower occupancy rate, allowing the administration to offer immediate room availability and flexible placement options for incoming individuals.

Hands-on care is provided by a floor staff that delivers an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes of direct attention to each resident daily. A strong presence of nurse aides anchors this round-the-clock clinical schedule, with the team focusing on orthopedic recovery, physical rehabilitation, and daily personal care to help people regain their independence. For visitors traveling to the property, the surrounding neighborhood scores a 71 out of 100 for walkability, which means basic day-to-day errands can easily be managed on foot.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the main office to find out about current room availability, ask about the orthopedic therapy schedules, or set up a time to visit the building. The administration can also help review your insurance benefits and explain how Medicare or Medicaid applies to short-term recovery stays.

Contact Rolling Green Village

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.