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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 226 independent living communities in 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
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.
Deerfield Health Care Center
IL
AL
NH
RESC
Urbandale
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 76
Rank #157 / 165
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 43
Rank #210 / 222
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 15
Rank #41 / 131
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #65 / 154
?21
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #57 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
Lutheran Living Senior Campus
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Muscatine
155
Facility 155
IA AVG 76
Rank #12 / 165
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 43
Rank #14 / 222
--
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #50 / 154
?28
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 6
Rank #150 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Edencrest at Kettlestone
IL
AL
MC
Waukee (Boone Township)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 165
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 43
Rank #210 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 15
Rank #115 / 131
25.0% A+4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Keystone Place at Forevergreen
IL
AL
MC
North Liberty
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 165
Yes
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 43
Rank #201 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 15
Rank #72 / 131
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #89 / 154
B+6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #38 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
IL
AL
RC
Dubuque (West End District)
198
Facility 198
IA AVG 76
Rank #2 / 165
Yes
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 43
Rank #197 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 15
Rank #67 / 131
44.9%
Facility 44.9%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #111 / 154
A8
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #111 / 155
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #119 / 155
Edencrest at Timberline
IL
AL
MC
RC
Urbandale
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 165
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 43
Rank #218 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 15
Rank #108 / 131
27.5%
Facility 27.5%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #145 / 154
B-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities
IL
Cedar Falls
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 165
Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 43
Rank #159 / 222
2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #121 / 131
98.6%
Facility 98.6%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #6 / 154
B-21
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #77 / 155
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 1
Rank #147 / 155
Center Point Heights
IL
AL
RC
Center Point
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 165
No
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 43
Rank #117 / 222
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 15
Rank #115 / 131
43.1%
Facility 43.1%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #105 / 154
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Aspen Heights Assisted Living
IL
AL
Hull
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 76
Rank #119 / 165
No
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 43
Rank #122 / 222
-
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 15
Rank #58 / 131
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #84 / 154
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Timberland Village
IL
AL
Story City
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 76
Rank #119 / 165
No
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 43
Rank #71 / 222
-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 15
Rank #31 / 131
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #112 / 154
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 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 226 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities offers independent living in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Residents have private apartment living with community services and no daily care, which can suit someone who wants to remain independent without routine assistance. The community has 72 beds and is 99% occupied, so nearly all available living spaces are currently filled.

A two bedroom housing option can work for a couple moving together or for a resident who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in. Tabitha Tjaden serves as the administrator.

Contact Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Step into a nurturing environment with Edencrest at Timberline, a blissful senior living community in Urbandale, IA, designed to help residents achieve their highest potential. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, the community makes sure its residents successfully age in place. Residents thrive and feel secure in their well-designed accommodations with access to gorgeous outdoor spaces and indoor conveniences.

Dedicated to its residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides various wellness programs and fitness classes. Access to a range of therapy services is available through Fox Rehabilitation, helping residents maintain their overall functions. Fresh, healthy meals are served daily alongside housekeeping and laundry services for a chore-free retirement experience.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Forevergreen

Located within North Liberty, Iowa, Keystone Place at Forevergreen stands as a haven of passionate care and vibrant living. Offering a comprehensive range of services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, this community is renowned for its landscape-rich campus and its unwavering commitment to fostering an engaged and socially active lifestyle for its residents. Here, the pursuit of fun and personal growth thrives, allowing seniors to flourish physically and mentally.

The community boasts an elegant clubhouse adorned with a library and theater, serving as a hub for enriching activities. An expansive activity center and a state-of-the-art fitness hub contribute to the dynamic environment. The spacious apartment homes, available in large one and two bedroom floor plans, offer ample storage and comfort. With a 24-hour concierge and a specially trained staff available round the clock, residents experience a secure and supportive atmosphere. The courtyard also beckons with secure access, providing a breathable space for relaxation.

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Edencrest at Kettlestone

805 Se Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
Overview of Edencrest at Kettlestone

Enjoy care and support like no other with the distinguished senior living community of Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee, Iowa, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents can rest assured of living their lives to the fullest with a care team caring for their needs and aspirations 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by the community to provide residents more time to do the things they love.

A meticulously curated calendar of events and programs is orchestrated to encourage residents to live an active and well-connected lifestyle. Here, residents have delightful dining experiences with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Surrounded by scenic trails and a quiet neighborhood, the community creates an ideal setting for a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place

Administered by Brooke Essington, Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a senior living community in the West End District of Dubuque, Iowa. It offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The three-story community has 198 beds. It has been operating for 11 years, making it one of the larger senior living communities in the area.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, providing options for different space and privacy preferences. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 45%. Availability is generally greater than at communities operating closer to full capacity.

Residents are welcome to bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal after moving in. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are part of daily life, so residents can stay active and travel to appointments or errands outside the community. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 11 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a vehicle.

State inspections conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing have reviewed medication administration practices and the development of individualized resident care plans over the years. Other inspections found no regulatory concerns. The community has 19 years of inspection history on record.

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Overview of Center Point Heights

Center Point Heights offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Center Point, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is for residents who live privately with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

Several care options are available here. With independent living and assisted living in the same community, Center Point Heights may suit a resident whose daily care needs could grow over time and who wants to remain in one community. The home has 72 beds, and Sabrina Tippey serves as its administrator. The starting price is $68,000, but the confirmed facts do not specify a care level or billing period for that amount.

Most errands require a car or a ride. A Walk Score of 40 places the community in a car dependent setting, so residents should not expect to complete most errands on foot.

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Timberland Village

725 Timberland Drive, Story City, IA 50248-8772
Overview of Timberland Village

Timberland Village offers assisted living and independent living in Story City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, and the 48-bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives an option for handling select nearby errands independently. Cindi Martin serves as the administrator.

Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant-style setting, while a barber shop and beauty salon provide grooming services on site. Transportation, chaplain services, Twin Homes Retirement Living, and Catered Living are also available, giving residents access to scheduled rides, spiritual support, and the community’s named living programs.

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Overview of Aspen Heights Assisted Living

Aspen Heights Assisted Living provides assisted living and independent living in Hull, 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. With both care levels available, Aspen Heights Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between them without leaving the community.

The community has 48 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other. Its Walk Score is 39, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive would generally need transportation for those errands.

Judy Hoppe serves as the administrator. Recreation programs give residents opportunities to take part in planned activities.

Contact Aspen Heights Assisted Living

Overview of Deerfield Health Care Center

Deerfield Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Urbandale, IA, south of Deer Ridge Park. This is a 30-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified facility providing skilled nursing services and rehabilitation, both for their long-term, and short-term patients. Other services they provide to their residents are post acute-care for patients who had recent surgery for accidents, or treatments for a disease or illness.

However small, the residents and patients of this nursing facility are able to enjoy their amenities such as; housekeeping services, medication management, meal preparation and restaurant style dining experience, grooming services, and community sponsored activities designed to help boost the residents’ physical and cognitive health.

Contact Deerfield Health Care Center

Overview of Lutheran Living Senior Campus

Lutheran Living Senior Campus operates in Muscatine, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Active residents in independent living access community amenities without daily assistance, whereas assisted living provides assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care features a secured layout to support individuals with cognitive needs, and rehabilitation programs assist short-term recovery.

Situated in an area with an 82 walk score, the campus sits in a walkable neighborhood where routine errands can be completed on foot. Overall capacity stands at 155 beds under administrator Mike Wenzel. Staffing records show an average of 4 hours and 25 minutes of daily nurse coverage per resident. Payment choices cover Medicare and private pay options.

Interested individuals can get in touch with Lutheran Living Senior Campus to explore available care options, set up a campus tour, or discuss room availability.

Contact Lutheran Living Senior Campus

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 Iowa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 226 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.