Page 9 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 512 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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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. 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.
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.
Edencrest at Pleasant Hill
SC
AL
IL
MC
Pleasant Hill
140D-Yes 2 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1 21.4% 21
Happy Siesta Healthcare Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Remsen
62-No 49 -22 87.1% 197
Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Marshalltown (Marshall Township)
66-No 85 -9 60.6% 65
Summit House Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
RC
Nw Britt
90-No 38 -13 48.9% 31
Bavarian Meadows
SC
AL
IL
MC
L14 Remsen
44-No 49 -17 43.2% 31
Homesteaders at Holland Farms
SC
AL
IL
MC
Norwalk
80-No 70 -5 46.3% 64
Stirlingshire of Coralville AL
SC
AL
MC
Coralville
112-Yes 25 -5 57.1% 62
Heartland Care Center
SC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Fenton Marcus
38B+No 31 -32 71.1% 151
Mount Carmel Bluffs
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque (South Switch Junction)
60?No 2 1 Bed / 2 Bed5 91.7% 142
Prairie Vista Village
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
South Altoona
68?Yes 29 -12 50.0% 3-
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Edencrest at Pleasant Hill

6151 Martha L. Miller Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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

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Overview of Happy Siesta Healthcare Center

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.

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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.

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Overview of Summit House Assisted Living

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.

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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.

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Overview of Homesteaders at Holland Farms

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.

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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.

Contact Stirlingshire of Coralville AL

Overview of Heartland Care Center

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.

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Overview of Mount Carmel Bluffs

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Mount Carmel Bluffs, an outstanding community in Dubuque, IA, offering independent living. The community also offers enriched living, memory care, and long-term care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with housekeeping and other maintenance services.

Plenty of local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences with a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. The community’s extensive amenities and exceptional services create the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

Contact Mount Carmel Bluffs

Overview of Prairie Vista Village

Prairie Vista Village, in Altoona, IA, has assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Independent living is a private home with no daily care attached to it. Assisted living adds dressing, bathing, and medication management, the last of which is the one with a schedule.

Long-term care is what the nursing home side means. Skilled nursing is on site, which is to say the nurse’s commute already happened before anybody needed one. Four levels under one address suit somebody whose needs increase, and staying put becomes possible as they do.

Sixty-eight beds fall under the license. Daily nursing per resident totals 4 hours and 49 minutes. Two payers work here, Medicare and private pay, for covered care or residence costs.

Short-term rehabilitation covers a time-limited stay for somebody recovering and working toward the next level of function. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep one. John Freeman administers the village, and the fit is somebody who wants independent living now and may want more later.

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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 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