Page 9 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Set in a 3-story building, Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids is an 86-bed residential community in Cedar Rapids. Operating for 18 years, it maintains three housing options to fit different needs: studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With current occupancy at 50 percent (43 occupied beds), the home has availability.

The setting scores 47 for walkability, meaning a few nearby services are walkable, but most trips require transportation. This kind of setting fits residents and families who love a quieter neighborhood feel.

For families contemplating Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids, a tour is an efficient way to see the housing options, meet the team, and understand present services and daily activities.

Overview of Edencrest at Pleasant Hill

Take in the beauty of Pleasant Hill, IA, with the astounding senior living community of Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, which provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Here, residents are well-cared for, with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs and aspirations 24/7. Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community strives to provide a haven where residents are comfortable and well-cared for.

Alongside cozy amenities and pet-friendly spaces, a robust calendar of events and activities is also conducted for residents to make the most out of their days. Delight with delectable and healthy meals for the finest dining experience. Residents create unforgettable moments with the community’s warmth and dedication.

$4,300/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Set up for memory care, respite care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care, Happy Siesta Healthcare Center works in Remsen, IA. The nursing home level is built around staying put for good, while skilled nursing is the level under which licensed nursing work gets done here. Dressing, bathing, and medication all get help under assisted living.

Where a wandering risk has come with the dementia, memory care supplies the secured setting and the supervision inside it. Respite covers the temporary stay taken while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Sixty-two beds are what the center is licensed to run, and a change in what a resident needs can be met without a change of building. Jennifer Kuiken has been named administrator.

Pool & Fitness Center and Outpatient Therapy are named programs, so exercise and rehabilitation both happen on the premises. The Dreams Program and Short Term Rental Apartments are named separately. The Walk Score comes out at 49, car-dependent, and most errands call for a ride.

Overview of Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living

Assisted living and memory care are what Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living is set up for in Marshalltown, IA. Assisted living here means personal care and help with medication. Where wandering may become a risk, memory care is the supervised and secured setup.

Someone whose needs move from help with daily tasks to closer supervision does not have to move to a different home to do it. There are 66 beds, and the units come as studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. A two-bedroom suits a couple moving in together or anyone who wants a companion, and a studio is one private space for one person.

A salon and a spa are listed for grooming, and a courtyard and garden are the outdoor spaces. An events calendar runs to socializing, learning, exercise, and entertainment. Jennifer Stanley is the administrator.

Walk Score lands on 85 here, which is very walkable, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out on foot.

Summit House Assisted Living provides assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Britt, Iowa. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds. With assisted living, independent living, and respite care available in one community, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different care level without leaving Summit House Assisted Living. Terri Tweedy serves as the administrator.

Summit House Assisted Living has a Walk Score of 38, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those errands.

Overview of Bavarian Meadows

Bavarian Meadows provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Remsen, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 44 beds. Residents can use the salon and spa on site, enjoy chef-inspired meals, and take part in crafts and games. A Walk Score of 49 places Bavarian Meadows in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kerry Sudtelgte serves as the administrator.

Homesteaders at Holland Farms offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Norwalk, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community opened in 2021 and has 80 beds. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care can happen without leaving the community. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Residents can watch films in the in-house movie theatre, visit the bistro, and use walking trails within the community. A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Blake Dodd serves as the administrator.

Overview of Stirlingshire of Coralville Al

Located in Coralville, IA, Stirlingshire of Coralville offers assisted living and memory care. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks, like dressing and bathing, while household chores like housekeeping and laundry are taken care of. The community also provides a secure and supervised setting for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to prevent wandering.

The community has 112 beds, with a 48% occupancy. Housing options also include studios, one-, and two-bedroom layouts. Moreover, pets are allowed, so residents can bring a small animal companion. Curated culinary experiences also provide planned dining experiences within the community.

Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa, delivers long-term nursing home care, assisted living support, skilled nursing services, and hospice care. Assisted living plans help residents manage daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration. On-site hospice programs offer dedicated end-of-life support, while short-term rehabilitation therapies address specific physical recovery needs.

Operating since 1994 under administrator Tim Nielsen, the 38-bed residence provides a smaller, close-knit setting. Clinical services include wound management, routine medication administration, and hands-on assistance with everyday tasks. Total nurse staffing registers at 5 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day.

Amenities feature an on-site salon and spa, regular religious services, and daily dining options tailored to special dietary needs. Financial coverage includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options, while a 31 Walk Score indicates that local travel requires a vehicle.

Older adults seeking long-term residential care or specialized health support can contact Heartland Care Center to check current openings, inquire about payment options, or schedule a campus walkthrough.

Mount Carmel Bluffs offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Dubuque, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is for residents who need community services without daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community is in the South Switch Junction neighborhood and has 60 beds, with one bed and two bed housing options for a resident living alone or two people moving in together.

Multiple care levels may make Mount Carmel Bluffs a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, and Sarah Rentz serves as the administrator.