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| Bethany Home Retirement Center | IL MC NH SNF | Dubuque (Eagle Point District) | 66
Facility
66
IA AVG
71
Rank
#181 / 406 | No |
69
Facility
69
IA AVG
45
Rank
#103 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | 12 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#122 / 306 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#241 / 306 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence | IL AL NH | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
71
Rank
#156 / 406 | No |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
45
Rank
#344 / 528 | Private Rooms | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
19
Rank
#13 / 284 | 81.4% | - | 12 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#55 / 306 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#210 / 306 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
71
Rank
#136 / 406 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
45
Rank
#411 / 528 | Studio | - | 90.5% | A+ | 25 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 306 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#294 / 306 |
| Green Hills Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ames (Hamilton Drive) | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
71
Rank
#233 / 406 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
45
Rank
#430 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
19
Rank
#24 / 284 | 78.6% | - | 11 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#55 / 306 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#258 / 306 |
| Meth Wick Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Cedar Rapids (The Meth-Wick Community) | 69
Facility
69
IA AVG
71
Rank
#167 / 406 | No |
23
Facility
23
IA AVG
45
Rank
#405 / 528 | - | - | 81.4% | - | - | - | - |
| Mill Pond | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#213 / 406 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
Rank
#439 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
19
Rank
#109 / 284 | 98.3% | - | 16 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#147 / 306 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#210 / 306 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | IL NH AL RESC | Urbandale | 30
Facility
30
IA AVG
71
Rank
#389 / 406 | No |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | - | 31
Facility
31
IA AVG
19
Rank
#42 / 284 | 73.3% | A+ | 19 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 306 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#258 / 306 |
| Wesley Acres | IL ADC AL MC NH SNF | Des Moines (Greenwood) | 80
Facility
80
IA AVG
71
Rank
#105 / 406 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
IA AVG
45
Rank
#89 / 528 | - | - | 91.3% | - | 21 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
7
Rank
#204 / 306 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#258 / 306 |
| Terrace Glen Village | IL AL NH SNF | Marion (Flynn) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#324 / 406 | No |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
45
Rank
#444 / 528 | - | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
19
Rank
#203 / 284 | 95.0% | A | 13 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 306 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#258 / 306 |
| Simpson Memorial Home | IL AL NH SNF | West Liberty (North Miller Street) | 55
Facility
55
IA AVG
71
Rank
#239 / 406 | No |
41
Facility
41
IA AVG
45
Rank
#287 / 528 | - | - | 58.2% | - | 18 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 306 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#279 / 306 |
| Friendship Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#143 / 406 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#202 / 528 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
19
Rank
#8 / 284 | 91.7% | - | 17 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 306 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#258 / 306 |
| Prairie Vista Village | IL AL NH SNF | South Altoona | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
71
Rank
#170 / 406 | No |
29
Facility
29
IA AVG
45
Rank
#372 / 528 | - | 12
Facility
12
IA AVG
19
Rank
#180 / 284 | 50.0% | A | 7 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#31 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Mayflower Home | IL AL MC NH SNF | Grinnell | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#324 / 406 | No |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
45
Rank
#39 / 528 | - | - | 77.5% | - | 11 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Mount Carmel Bluffs | IL NH MC | Dubuque (South Switch Junction) | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#213 / 406 | No |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
45
Rank
#500 / 528 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#233 / 284 | 93.3% | - | 10 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#55 / 306 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#241 / 306 |
| Clarence Nursing Home | IL AL NH SNF | Clarence | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
71
Rank
#273 / 406 | No |
34
Facility
34
IA AVG
45
Rank
#341 / 528 | - | - | 91.3% | A+ | 18 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
Rock Creek Senior Living is a senior living community located in Ankeny, Iowa. It offers a range of services including assisted living and memory care, with a focus on quality service and a vibrant social environment. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, fitness center, and various daily events.
Live a vibrant lifestyle at Slate at Grays Landing, a welcoming 55+ community in Des Moines, IA, offering independent living. The community has cozy and well-thought-out one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with plenty of convenient apartment features and maintenance services.
Promoting social interactions, cozy communal spaces, and wellness opportunities are available to keep residents active and well-engaged. With a fully equipped kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s extensive amenities and exceptional services help residents downsize in retirement without hassles.
Enjoy the best of your retirement at Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City, a distinct community in Iowa City, IA, offering cooperative living. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also have a convenient lifestyle with convenient apartment features and maintenance services.
A variety of engaging activities and communal spaces are available, ensuring residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Residents enjoy delectable and healthy dining options with friends in the community room with a kitchen and a cafe. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment, alongside state-of-the-art amenities, creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Holiday on Illahee Hills is an exceptional senior living community settling in Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA, that offers independent living. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, the community provides warm and cozy residences. Holiday Illahee Hills ensures a comfortable and safe residence with its round-the-clock care and assistance from a well-trained and dedicated team.
Moreover, the community provides safety rails and wheelchair-accessible spaces for the seniors’ safety within the grounds. The community promotes a warm and friendly environment, conducting activities that encourage seniors to engage and interact. Moreover, Holiday Illahee Hills provides healthy and delicious meals three times daily that can be enjoyed with wonderful conversations at their patio dining. The community is equipped with a gym, a beauty salon, a library, a lounge area, a community center, an activity room, a game room, a scenic patio, a beautiful garden, and serene walking paths for its residents’ entertainment and wellness.
Experience a worry-free retirement at Villas at Stoney Point, an astounding community in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with plenty of convenient apartment features and maintenance services.
Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Continental breakfast is also served daily, ensuring residents start their days with a delightful meal. The community is equipped with a bistro, a movie theater, an arts studio, a heated indoor pool, a physical therapy room, a fitness studio, pickleball courts, a putting green, a fishing pond, and serene walking paths, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.
Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA, the PrairieStone Senior Living is an esteemed community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Well-appointed and pet-friendly accommodations with several floor plans are available depending on the needs of its residents. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions undergo specialized program with a neighborhood setting and advanced technology.
Explore its top-quality amenities and services including delightful and nutritious meals in restaurant dining, housekeeping and maintenance, concierge service, and transportation. Take time for self-care by visiting its barber shop and salon. Participate in a full-packed calendar of activities and programs to boost social engagement and life enrichment. At PrairieStone Senior Living, seniors are assured of a blissful retirement.
Spend a blissful retirement at Village Cooperative of Crow Creek, an outstanding community in Davenport, IA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to the comfort of those 62+. Residents also enjoy easy access to their necessities with thriving shops nearby.
With a variety of inviting communal spaces and recreational opportunities, residents can spend their days as they please. Restaurants in the area also provide residents with a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a club room, a community room, a fitness center, a woodworking shop, and raised garden beds, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Live the retirement of your dreams with TimberCrest at Glen Oaks, a specially designed senior living community in Clear Lake, IA, providing independent living. Adults aged 55 and older can find the accommodation that best fits their needs and preferences with its array of cozy and elegant floor plans. Moreover, seniors enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a responsive and highly skilled team keeping their surroundings clean.
With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to meet various people and gain meaningful experiences. Exciting events and fun programs are also conducted to foster a sense of belonging and friendships. TimberCrest at Glen Oaks is great for relaxation with its serene campus surrounded by scenic views and convenient local amenities.
Luther Park Apartments is a blissful retreat in Des Moines, IN, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences, with specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also helps with chores and maintenance, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.
Here, residents can spend their days as they please, as cozy communal spaces and leisure activities are available for their recreation and wellness. Lunch services are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Make the most of your best years at Brookside I, an exceptional community in Davenport, IA, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also have a worry-free lifestyle with round-the-clock maintenance and professional management.
Unique local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with various options for leisure and wellness. With plenty of kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment makes it a great option for those looking to live independently in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Independent Living in Iowa
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 225 independent living communities in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.



















