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Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 504 homes in Iowa

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Iowa Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

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Grand Living At Tower Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

West Des Moines (South 51St Street)
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 74
Rank #139 / 418
Yes
63
Facility 63
IA AVG 48
Rank #134 / 528
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG
Rank #232 / 280
47.4% -731
Wesley Acres
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 74
Rank #119 / 418
No
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 48
Rank #89 / 528
-
-
Facility -
IA AVG
91.3% -2183
Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cedar Rapids
86
Facility 86
IA AVG 74
Rank #105 / 418
Yes
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 48
Rank #246 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
IA AVG
Rank #150 / 280
50.0% -1863
Allen Place Senior Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Atlantic (East 19Th Street)
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 74
Rank #132 / 418
No
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 48
Rank #463 / 528
-
12
Facility 12
IA AVG
Rank #179 / 280
46.2% A-1031
Bickford of Urbandale
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Urbandale (Sutton Place)
73
Facility 73
IA AVG 74
Rank #154 / 418
Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 48
Rank #382 / 528
-
26
Facility 26
IA AVG
Rank #73 / 280
53.4% -1071
Ramsey Village Continuing Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Des Moines (Drake)
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 74
Rank #132 / 418
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 48
Rank #305 / 528
1 bed / 2 bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG
Rank #266 / 280
85.8% -2382
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

West Des Moines
93
Facility 93
IA AVG 74
Rank #87 / 418
No
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 48
Rank #168 / 528
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG
Rank #209 / 280
58.1% -96-
Valley View Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 74
Rank #130 / 418
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 48
Rank #305 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG
Rank #2 / 280
100.0% -2472
West Ridge Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Cedar Rapids
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 74
Rank #226 / 418
No
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 48
Rank #241 / 528
-
34
Facility 34
IA AVG
Rank #34 / 280
75.0% -1543
Vintage Hills of Indianola
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Indianola
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 74
Rank #93 / 418
No
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 48
Rank #441 / 528
-
16
Facility 16
IA AVG
Rank #159 / 280
45.6% A+73-
Arlington Place of Grundy Center
SC

Senior Communitie

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Grundy Center
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 74
Rank #119 / 418
No
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 48
Rank #356 / 528
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG
Rank #87 / 280
36.3% -1231
Ridgecrest Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Davenport (Northwest Boulevard)
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 74
Rank #113 / 418
Yes
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 48
Rank #287 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG
Rank #266 / 280
67.1% -2063
Windsor Manor Nevada
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Ames
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 74
Rank #168 / 418
No
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 48
Rank #391 / 528
-
14
Facility 14
IA AVG
Rank #169 / 280
38.6% -1764
Sunset Park Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Dubuque
101
Facility 101
IA AVG 74
Rank #72 / 418
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 48
Rank #324 / 528
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
IA AVG
Rank #97 / 280
46.5% -25143
Holland Farms
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 74
Rank #51 / 418
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 48
Rank #305 / 528
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG
Rank #232 / 280
38.8% -73-
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Overview of The Vinton Lutheran Home
The Vinton Lutheran Home is a senior living community in Vinton, Iowa. It offers a range of services including nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. The community is committed to providing compassionate care and a supportive environment for its residents.

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Overview of Tabor Manor Care Center
Tabor Manor Care Center is a family-owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Tabor, Iowa. It provides a homelike environment with nursing and rehabilitation services for both short-term and long-term residents. The facility emphasizes quality care with respect, dignity, and kindness.

Contact Tabor Manor Care Center

Overview of Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Winfield, Iowa. It specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, providing a loving and compassionate environment for residents. The facility offers a variety of services including restaurant-style dining, physical therapy, and resident-directed care.

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Overview of Sunny Hill Care Center
Sunny Hill Care Center is a nursing home and rehabilitation care center located in Tama, Iowa. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, respite care, dietary services, and outpatient care. The facility is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to its residents.

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Overview of Stone Cottage Care Center
Stone Cottage Care Center is located in Sigourney, Iowa. It provides exceptional, personalized care in a close-knit community. Services include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and assisted living.

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Overview of Sibley Specialty Care
Sibley Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Sibley, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents while also supporting their families. The facility is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through various programs and services.

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Savannah Heights

601 S Prairie Street, Mount Pleasant, Ia 526411609
Overview of Savannah Heights
Savannah Heights is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It offers personalized therapy, professional nursing, and long-term care in a warm, homelike setting. The facility provides home-cooked meals, daily activities, and various therapy services to support residents' health and independence.

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Overview of Rolling Green Village
Rolling Green Village is a senior living community in Nevada, Iowa. It offers independent and assisted living, rehabilitation services, and orthopedic care. The facility focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care.

Contact Rolling Green Village

Overview of Rehabilitation Center of Belmond
Rehabilitation Center of Belmond focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. The center specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation services, including Cardiac Rehab and Orthopedic Rehab.

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Overview of Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab
Pioneer Valley Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home facility located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It meets the short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care needs of patients and their families with attention, understanding, compassion, and respect. The facility provides a tranquil environment for a patient-centered approach to care, promoting healing, recovery, and comfort.

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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 7 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.