Best Independent Living in Davenport, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 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.
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.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Good Samaritan Society – Davenport
IL
NH
RC
Davenport
119
Facility 119
IA AVG 76
Rank #28 / 165
Yes
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 43
Rank #188 / 222
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #67 / 154
32
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #134 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
Simpson Memorial Home
IL
AL
NH
SNF
West Liberty
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 76
Rank #108 / 165
No
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 43
Rank #111 / 222
--
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #77 / 154
18
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #57 / 155
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 1
Rank #143 / 155
Davenport Lutheran Home
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
98
Facility 98
IA AVG 76
Rank #39 / 165
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 43
Rank #103 / 222
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #121 / 131
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #72 / 154
23
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #124 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Ridgecrest Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 76
Rank #45 / 165
Yes
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 43
Rank #111 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #121 / 131
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #73 / 154
23
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #100 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
The Fountains
IL
AL
MC
Bettendorf (The Fountains)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 76
Rank #16 / 165
Yes
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 43
Rank #215 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 15
Rank #45 / 131
-5
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #140 / 155
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 1
Rank #147 / 155
Gardens at Ridgecrest Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 76
Rank #157 / 165
Yes
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 43
Rank #7 / 222
-
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 15
Rank #28 / 131
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #126 / 154
4
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #154 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Senior Star at Elmore Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Davenport
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 76
Rank #116 / 165
Yes
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 43
Rank #131 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 15
Rank #53 / 131
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #62 / 154
10
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 7
Rank #147 / 155
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 1
Rank #155 / 155
Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 76
Rank #41 / 165
Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 43
Rank #205 / 222
-
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 15
Rank #89 / 131
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #122 / 154
6
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #57 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Meadowview of Davenport
IL
AL
MC
Davenport
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 76
Rank #105 / 165
Yes
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 43
Rank #57 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 15
Rank #108 / 131
26.8% 2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Meadowview of Davenport
IL
AL
MC
Davenport
156
Facility 156
IA AVG 76
Rank #11 / 165
Yes--
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 15
Rank #108 / 131
50.6% 2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155

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 17 analyzed for Davenport. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Ridgecrest Village

Ridgecrest Village opened recently in a three-story building on Northwest Boulevard in Davenport, Iowa, and is still filling out its 82-bed capacity. At 67% occupancy, with 55 of 82 beds filled, it is in the early stages of establishing its census. The average resident stay is 174 days, which puts it squarely in the territory of both post-acute rehab and longer-term skilled nursing.

Total nursing care runs close to four hours per resident per day, with registered nurses contributing 59 minutes of that directly. Nurse aides account for another 2 hours and 26 minutes. For families evaluating nursing coverage as a primary criterion, that’s a concrete number to work with.

The care model centers on rehabilitation and skilled nursing: short-term rehab, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are all confirmed services. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, and the activity calendar addresses varying resident interests. A spa, cafe, and garden round out the on-site amenities. The neighborhood is only somewhat walkable (Walk Score 41), so most outside trips will require transportation.

State inspections have focused primarily on medication management, infection control, dietary practices, and resident rights. The payment picture is straightforward: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

For a facility still building its census, Ridgecrest Village offers a credible staffing foundation and a flexible payment base. It is most directly suited to residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or structured skilled nursing care in a newer building with a modest amenity set.

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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.

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Overview of Davenport Lutheran Home

Davenport Lutheran Home covers a lot of ground for one address: nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing, all at 1130 W 53rd St in Davenport, Iowa. It’s a single-story, 98-bed community with private and semi-private rooms, built to handle both short-term rehab stays and longer-term residents.

Sixty-six of those 98 beds are currently filled, a 67% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 44 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a handful of errands are doable on foot while most still require a car. Karen Wilson administers the community.

Registered nurses put in about 32 minutes per resident daily. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 55 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle most of the direct hands-on care, contribute close to three full hours. Add it together and residents are getting nearly five hours of nursing attention every day.

Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out the practical side of daily life. There’s a memory care unit here too, built around a secured environment specifically for residents who need that kind of oversight. Coverage-wise, Davenport Lutheran Home takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several routes to explore for funding care.

On the regulatory side, inspections at facilities like this one tend to focus on infection prevention, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and resident rights, the same handful of areas regulators look at across nursing homes generally.

MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center sits about two miles out, close enough to matter if hospital access is part of the decision. What Davenport Lutheran Home offers, in the end, is real range: multiple care levels, substantial nursing hours behind the numbers, and a dedicated memory care option inside one Davenport campus.

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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.

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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.

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Overview of Senior Star at Elmore Place

As a community that strives in exceedingly making its residents comfortable, Senior Star at Elmore Place has been awarded the Best Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care by the U.S. News and World Report offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  Offering a range of opportunities tailor-fit for its residents, seniors can surely feel inspired in creating a better life with the continuum of care being provided. Senior Star is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents. 

As an independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. Their engaging activities and programs to name a few are the recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in at the library, media room, or social areas.

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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 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.

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Overview of Simpson Memorial Home

With a proud history dating back to 1975, Simpson Memorial Home has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality senior care. It has been a remarkable non-profit residence situated in Wilton, Iowa, offering a diverse range of exceptional care services, including independent living, assisted living places, nursing home facilities, and a specialized dementia unit. Their unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing environment where seniors feel valued and supported sets them apart.
The home goes above and beyond to ensure that disabled adults can enjoy comfortable living, providing accessible spaces and round-the-clock emergency call capabilities. The shared spaces at Simpson Memorial Home are also tastefully decorated, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere for socialization and relaxation. For those seeking independent living, the townhomes offer an unparalleled sense of homeliness, featuring spacious porches and convenient car garages. Additionally, the home provides essential services such as housekeeping, transportation, and delectable dining options.

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Overview of Meadowview of Davenport

Meadowview of Davenport provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Davenport, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 156 beds, accommodating more residents, staff, and programming than a smaller setting. Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals served in a restaurant setting, and the salon and barber shop provide on-site grooming. Residents can spend time in the courtyard patio with fire pit, fireside lounge, and movie theater, while arts and crafts rooms support creative activities. The fitness center, therapy and fitness support, mobile library, and permission to keep pets add options for exercise, therapy, reading, and companionship, and Sarah Coy serves as the administrator.

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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: 42/ 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: 87The 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 17 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.