Best Independent Living in Davenport, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 independent living communities in Davenport, IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Meadowview of Davenport
IL
AL
MC
Davenport
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 76
Rank #103 / 163
?Yes
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 44
Rank #57 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 15
Rank #106 / 130
26.8%
Facility 26.8%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #146 / 153
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Ridgecrest Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 76
Rank #45 / 163
?Yes
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 44
Rank #110 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #119 / 130
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #74 / 153
-23
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 5
Rank #108 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Davenport Lutheran Home
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
98
Facility 98
IA AVG 76
Rank #39 / 163
?No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 44
Rank #102 / 220
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #119 / 130
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #73 / 153
-23
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 5
Rank #129 / 153
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #102 / 153
Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 76
Rank #41 / 163
-Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 44
Rank #204 / 220
-
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 15
Rank #89 / 130
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #131 / 153
-6
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 5
Rank #82 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Senior Star at Elmore Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Davenport
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 76
Rank #114 / 163
A+Yes
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 44
Rank #130 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 15
Rank #53 / 130
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #72 / 153
-10
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 5
Rank #146 / 153
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 1
Rank #153 / 153
The Fountains
IL
AL
MC
Bettendorf (The Fountains)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 76
Rank #16 / 163
?Yes
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 44
Rank #213 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 15
Rank #45 / 130
-A+5
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 5
Rank #144 / 153
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 1
Rank #145 / 153
Gardens at Ridgecrest Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 76
Rank #155 / 163
-Yes
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 44
Rank #7 / 220
-
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 15
Rank #28 / 130
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #109 / 153
-4
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Good Samaritan Society – Davenport
IL
NH
RC
Davenport
119
Facility 119
IA AVG 76
Rank #28 / 163
B+Yes
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 44
Rank #187 / 220
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #46 / 153
-32
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 5
Rank #137 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Simpson Memorial Home
IL
AL
NH
SNF
West Liberty
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 76
Rank #106 / 163
?No
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 44
Rank #110 / 220
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58.2%
Facility 58.2%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #76 / 153
-18
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 5
Rank #64 / 153
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 1
Rank #141 / 153
Silvercrest Garner Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Davenport
--Yes
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 44
Rank #76 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 15
Rank #22 / 130
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Davenport. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Meadowview of Davenport

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Davenport, IA, Meadowview of Davenport is an exceptional community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a variety of specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with maintenance services.

Fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delectable and healthy dining options are available, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, an art studio, a memory care garden, a barber shop, and a fireside lounge, creating the ideal setting for recreation and wellness.

Contact Meadowview of Davenport

Overview of Ridgecrest Village

Ridgecrest Village offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care and skilled nursing in Davenport, IA. Independent living includes a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The community has 82 beds and offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom housing, with layouts that can suit someone living alone or a couple moving together. Respite care and short term rehabilitation are also available, giving families access to a temporary stay or rehabilitation after an illness or hospital visit.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted, so families may use Medicaid for eligible long term care, Medicare for covered short term skilled care, or private funds. Trudy Whittington serves as the administrator.

The community has a salon, fitness equipment, an on site chapel, butterfly gardens and rehabilitation services, giving residents access to personal grooming, exercise equipment, worship space, outdoor garden areas and therapy without arranging each service elsewhere. Daily activities, community outings and transportation provide scheduled opportunities for activities away from the residence. Pets are allowed.

Ridgecrest Village opened in 1966. Its Walk Score is 41 out of 100, a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands. Ridgecrest Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time or whose family needs a short term respite or rehabilitation stay.

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Overview of Davenport Lutheran Home

Davenport Lutheran Home in Davenport, Iowa, offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while home care supports a person in their own residence. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types can suit someone whose support needs may change over time.

The home has 98 beds, with private rooms, semi-private rooms, one bedroom apartments and cottages. A private room gives one resident a private space, while a semi-private room involves shared living; total nurse staffing is 5h 5m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid provides a payment path for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

With a Walk Score of 44, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands. A beauty shop offers grooming services within the community, while outdoor courtyards provide places to spend time outside. Religious services are associated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and Karen Wilson serves as the administrator.

Contact Davenport Lutheran Home

Overview of Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village

Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, Iowa, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living provides a private residence without daily care, while assisted living supports everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 90 beds and opened in 1966, with Trudy Whittington serving as administrator. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to another level of care without leaving the community; named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, Crest Health Care Skilled, and 24 Hour Care, while rehabilitation services support residents recovering from illness or injury and pets are allowed for residents who want to live with one.

Contact Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village

Overview of Senior Star at Elmore Place

Senior Star at Elmore Place offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Davenport, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. Senior Star at Elmore Place may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. With 50 beds, it is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences; a studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Amanda Buchholz serves as the administrator.

Contact Senior Star at Elmore Place

The Fountains

3726 Thunder Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Overview of The Fountains

The Fountains is a senior living community in Bettendorf, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. That range matters for families thinking past the immediate decision, because a resident whose needs change over time can often move between levels of care without leaving a familiar building and staff. The community has been in operation for 20 years and is administered by Cj Ward. With 136 beds in a mid-rise building, it sits among the larger communities in the area.

Housing runs from studios to one and two bedroom apartments. Independent living suites are set up for people who want to keep a full household routine, with complete kitchens, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, internet access, and in-unit laundry. Assisted living apartments add support with meals and housekeeping for residents who need a hand with daily tasks. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care are provided in a secure setting, and the community is pet friendly throughout.

Daily life centers on shared spaces: a restaurant-style dining room, a fitness center, a lounge, an ice cream parlor, and a chapel. The activities calendar includes religious services, dance classes, workout sessions, and game nights, and the community also offers transportation services along with fitness and recreation programming.

The setting is suburban and quiet, about four miles from Bettendorf’s city center, with MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care just over a mile away. The neighborhood scores 4 out of 100 for walkability, so residents and visitors will rely on a car or the community’s transportation for errands and appointments. For families in the Quad Cities area, the location keeps a hospital close at hand while placing the community away from busier commercial corridors.

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Overview of Gardens at Ridgecrest Village

Gardens at Ridgecrest Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Davenport, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels can happen without leaving the community. The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Gardens at Ridgecrest Village opened in 1966 and is administered by Lorrie Blumberg. A Walk Score of 90 is classified as a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, and Crest Health Care Skilled, identifying the community’s assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing settings. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, so residents have prepared dining without cooking each meal themselves, and rehabilitation services are available for recovery or ongoing therapy needs. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the pet policy allows residents to bring pets.

Contact Gardens at Ridgecrest Village

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Davenport

Committed to providing compassionate in-home care for senior residents of Davenport, Iowa, Good Samaritan Society Home Health Care empowers individuals to live fulfilling lives within the comfort of their own homes. Serving Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, and Clinton Counties, their reach extends to a broad range of communities.

Good Samaritan offers a helping hand to those in need of additional support with daily living, medical management, recovering from surgery, illness, accidents, or falls. Their duly licensed team provides a variety of services to meet individual needs, including post-surgical rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medication management, disease management, wound care, and even telehealth consultations. Integrating clinical expertise with compassionate care, Good Samaritan helps clients regain strength, maintain independence, and age gracefully in their preferred environment.

Starting Price $1,244 - $1,845/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

Contact Good Samaritan Society – Davenport

Overview of Simpson Memorial Home

Administered by Chad Thomas, Simpson Memorial Home offers nursing home care through skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in West Liberty, IA. With a doctor on-site, residents have access to medical services. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping services are also available for residents’ convenience.

The home has 55 beds, with an occupancy of 58%. Room options also include studio, one-, and two-bedroom units, accommodating those who prefer to stay by themselves or share with someone. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 50 minutes of nursing care. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Moreover, an equipped therapy room supports physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site. A salon also gives residents an on-site place for personal grooming, while the courtyard, walking paths, and gardens provide outdoor spaces for time outside. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 41 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Silvercrest Garner Senior Living

Silvercrest Garner Senior Living provides exceptional memory care and assisted living services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be one of the top-ranked assisted living homes in the city. 

Silvercrest boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. 

Starting Price $3,650/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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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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Independent Living in Davenport at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Davenport, IA. 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Davenport, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Davenport, IA

What is the average cost of independent living in Davenport, IA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Davenport, IA is approximately $1,879. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Davenport, IA?

Independent living in Davenport, IA typically ranges from $511 - $4,741 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 independent living communities in Davenport, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Davenport, IA?

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 Davenport, IA, 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 independent living communities in Davenport, IA?

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.