Page 52 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 526 senior communities in IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in IA
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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
Overview of St. Croix Hospice

Located in Sioux City, Iowa, St. Croix Hospice is dedicated to delivering personalized hospice care and comfort tailored to senior patients and their families’ unique needs. Their comprehensive end-of-life care and advocacy extend not only to seniors but also to their families and caregivers. Their primary objective is to empower seniors to focus on their quality of life, unhindered by medical diagnoses.

This commitment to care spans across Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas. St. Croix Hospice makes it a point to reach out to senior patients who might not typically seek end-of-life care. It maintains a steadfast policy of never turning away those unable to cover the cost of hospice services. At St. Croix Hospice, the approach to hospice care is centered around preserving the dignity of senior patients, ensuring respect, and providing compassionate support, all based on their terms.  

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Overview of Touchstone Living Center

Introducing Touchstone Living Center, a prominent senior living provider located in Sioux City, Iowa. They offer an array of nursing home services for their valued residents.

Discover a compassionate and supportive community where seniors can thrive and receive the care they deserve.

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Overview of Mallard Point Senior Living

Located in the tranquil community of Cedar Falls, IA, the Mallard Point Senior Living is a dedicated community that offers independent living services. Here, residents can choose from spacious, cozy, and pet-friendly accommodations with varying floor plans. Having a trained and compassionate team, the community ensures personalized care and holistic wellness services for its residents.

Driven to provide a people-focused lifestyle, the community offers top-notch amenities and services for its residents to attain a remarkable independent living experience. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals with restaurant-style dining. Have fun and relax in its 24-hour bistro, lounge, and game room. Enhance physical endurance by taking wellness programs in the fitness center. Join in jampacked social activities and community events to meet new friends. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Care Initiatives

1611 W Lakes Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Overview of Care Initiatives

Care Initiatives, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a care facility offering a spectrum of services that offer skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. Their unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of those they serve is evident in their approach. Every interaction with residents is valued, and they prioritize personal growth for each individual. Care Initiatives boasts a team of dedicated professionals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, who provide various services, spanning dietary support, social services, and engaging activities.
In terms of skilled nursing services, Care Initiatives excels in providing specialized care such as tube feedings, wound care management, and access to beauty and barbershop services. They also offer bariatric accommodations and cater to the unique needs of veterans. Additionally, their rehabilitation services are top-notch, featuring accelerated care, state-of-the-art therapy equipment, and expert care in occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Care Initiatives is renowned for its expertise, making it a trusted community where seniors can be assured of safe and high-quality care.

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Overview of CountrysideHealth Care Center

Countryside Health Care Center is an esteemed facility in Sioux City, Iowa. This privately-owned center offers a diverse range of care options, including Reliant Rehab therapy, short-term and long-term skilled nursing, and respite care, ensuring specialized attention for each resident. Their holistic approach caters to residents’ physical, mental, and social needs, creating a fulfilling experience for each individual. Conveniently located near Highway 20 in Sioux City, this senior care facility serves families across the Siouxland areas, fostering a supportive community. 

At Countryside Health Care Center, a dedicated team with extensive knowledge and experience ensures personalized and compassionate care for every resident. This assisted living community’s unwavering commitment to residents’ well-being creates a welcoming environment where seniors can thrive and achieve optimal health and happiness. 

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Overview of Rock Creek Senior Living

Rock Creek Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because the community offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Independent living has a starting price of $3,615, and memory care has a starting price of $6,065, allowing families to compare the cost of private living with a secured, supervised care setting. Rock Creek Senior Living may be a good fit for someone who wants the possibility of changing care levels over time while remaining in the same community.

Seven Houses Restaurant offers flexible dining hours, and the community also has a 24-hour bistro. Residents can use the pool, fitness center, walking trails, transportation services, Events & Entertainment programs, and Wellness programs for recreation, exercise, outdoor time, activities, and travel support. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Holly Perkins serves as the director.

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Overview of Vintage Cooperative of Ames

Vintage Cooperative of Ames is a 55+ independent living community in Ames, IA, that features thoughtfully furnished apartments. Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home. Recreational programs, maintenance services, and convenient amenities are also available, so residents have a hassle-free living. With its carefully curated amenities, the community ensures residents can maintain their independence.

Educational programs, social events, and hobby groups provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. Residents can also relax and maintain holistic wellness, as a fitness center, a cafe, and a library are available. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Ames, residents have a stress-free retirement. This independent living community has top-notch amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Iowa.

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Overview of Vive Senior Apartments

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Viva Senior Apartments, a welcoming community in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. Those 55+ can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with cozy and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community is also equipped with various safety features, like handrails, and helps with maintenance to ease residents’ worries.

Here, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities with thriving shops and recreational spaces nearby. With a full kitchen, residents can prepare meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community makes an enticing option for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Aspire of Pleasant Valley

17990 Spencer Road, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767-0503
Overview of Aspire of Pleasant Valley

Aspire of Pleasant Valley is an SNF with 44 beds situated in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple pathways to fund short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. The car-dependent setting has a Walk Score of 17, reflecting its rural location, where most errands and outings require transportation.

Rehabilitation services are a community speciality, with programs in short-term rehab and long-term care nursing. Averaging a stay length of 437 days, the home caters to residents in the early recovery phase and those needing ongoing skilled care. Total nursing support averages 4 hours per resident day, paired with structured rehabilitation and therapy services. Staffing includes registered nurses delivering about 1 hour of care daily per resident, nurse aides providing roughly 2 hours 49 minutes, and licensed practical nurses contributing 14 minutes. This mix supports the home’s rehabilitation focus. Daily life centers on a central living and dining area where occupants share meals of home-cooked food and snacks. The facility offers private and semi-private room options, along with enriching activities designed to bolster residents’ daily engagement and well-being.

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Overview of Patty Elwood Center

Find the care you need at Patty Elwood Center, an esteemed community in Cresco, IA, offering nursing care. Committed to residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their healthcare needs around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, so delicious and well-balanced dining options are served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those needing top-tier care for a blissful retirement.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.