Page 17 of Best Memory Care in Iowa

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 memory care providers in IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
West Point Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
West Point
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 76
Rank #153 / 211
No
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 224
--
63.0%
Facility 63.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #83 / 193
A-20
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6
Rank #128 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
The Village of Ackley
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Ackley
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 76
Rank #185 / 211
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 224
--
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #47 / 193
C21
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #175 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Madison
42
Facility 42
IA AVG 76
Rank #169 / 211
No--
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 16
Rank #156 / 171
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #84 / 193
?2
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #92 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Wellington Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Decorah
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 76
Rank #101 / 211
No
84
Facility 84
IA AVG 45
Rank #15 / 224
-
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 16
Rank #68 / 171
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #100 / 193
?2
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #36 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
HallMar Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
Cedar Rapids
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 76
Rank #139 / 211
No
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 45
Rank #218 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #62 / 193
?24
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #119 / 193
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #148 / 193
Whispering Creek Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Sioux City
110
Facility 110
IA AVG 76
Rank #39 / 211
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 16
Rank #79 / 171
-A+7
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 6
Rank #141 / 193
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #161 / 193
Bickford of Fort Dodge
MC
AL
Fort Dodge
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 76
Rank #150 / 211
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 45
Rank #177 / 224
-
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 16
Rank #20 / 171
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #135 / 193
B+9
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 6
Rank #152 / 193
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 1
Rank #178 / 193
Bickford of Iowa City
MC
AL
Iowa City (Longfellow)
65
Facility 65
IA AVG 76
Rank #111 / 211
Yes
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 45
Rank #149 / 224
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 16
Rank #26 / 171
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #155 / 193
C+7
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 6
Rank #183 / 193
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 1
Rank #189 / 193
Meadowview of Davenport
MC
AL
IL
Davenport
156
Facility 156
IA AVG 76
Rank #15 / 211
Yes--
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 16
Rank #149 / 171
50.6% -2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Copperwood at Prairie Trail
MC
AL
Ankeny
182
Facility 182
IA AVG 76
Rank #3 / 211
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #137 / 224
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 16
Rank #156 / 171
38.5% -2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other IA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 230 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bickford of Fort Dodge

Nestled in the beautiful town of Forth Dodge, IA, the Bickford of Fort Dodge is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and stunning accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Having a highly skilled and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and help depending on their immediate needs through its residents’ monitoring system.

Experience its top-tier amenities and services as this community is committed to providing higher standard of senior care. Indulge in 3-day delectable and nutritious meals, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, weekly housekeeping, medication management, spiritual care, and transportation assistance. Engage in a full calendar of activities such as outings, community involvement programs, and theme days. With Bickford of Fort Dodge, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

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Bickford of Iowa City

3500 Lower West Branch Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
Overview of Bickford of Iowa City

Bickford of Iowa City provides assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as grooming and medication management, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit a resident whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to memory-focused care without leaving the community.

The community has 65 beds and is located in the Longfellow neighborhood. Its Montessori Memory Care program gives residents in the memory care setting a named program designed for that level of care. Restaurant-style meals are served three times a day, allowing residents to eat prepared meals on site, and transportation is available for resident travel.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive will need one of those options for most errands. Paige Enlow serves as the administrator, and Ashley Ballard is the director.

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Overview of West Point Care Center

West Point Care Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in West Point, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The center has 46 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, support a temporary recovery stay after an illness, injury, or hospital visit. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time or a family caregiver who needs short term support.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for covered or privately funded care, and Hattie Boyer serves as the administrator. A salon and beauty or barber service allow residents to receive grooming services within the community, while therapeutic recreation provides structured activities and home cooked meals and snacks are provided on site. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of The Village of Ackley

Assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are what The Village of Ackley delivers in Ackley, IA. Independent living leaves a resident free to manage their own space and their own time, with services on-call and no daily care. Assisted living adds a hand with dressing, bathing, medication, and the daily things. Memory care is the secured and supervised option, chosen when wandering has become a real risk.

Nursing home and skilled nursing mean licensed nursing that does not stop when the day staff go home. Adult day care handles the daytime without anybody moving in. Respite and short-term rehabilitation are named services here too.

Respite is the short stay a family books when the usual caregiver has a trip or a recovery. Rehabilitation is the temporary version, a place to do the recovery work and then leave. Six levels under one roof means needing more later may not mean moving.

Thirty-eight beds are what the license allows, which puts The Village of Ackley in the smaller band. A resident there learns a short list of staff names rather than a long one. Each day sets aside 4 hours and 23 minutes of nursing per resident. Scott Kramer is the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds are accepted, covering nursing care and the residential side both. At 44, the Walk Score puts the area in the car-dependent tier. A resident who no longer drives has to fit each outside errand into somebody else’s schedule.

The mix of services offered suits a person wanting to move from independent living up to nursing care over time, and a family after adult day care, respite, or a short rehabilitation stay.

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Overview of HallMar Village

HallMar Village is a one-of-a-kind community in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. In collaboration with Mercy Medical Center, the community also offers assisted living and memory care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a jam-packed calendar of enriching programs and stimulating activities, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Plenty of delectable and healthy dining options are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years without hassles.

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Overview of Whispering Creek Senior Living

Whispering Creek is a premier senior living community in Sioux City, Iowa, offering a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, all set in an elegant environment. The dedicated staff at Whispering Creek assists residents with daily living activities, allowing them to focus on their personal lives. With specialized knowledge in memory care services and therapies, the staff ensures residents’ needs are well met. 

Round-the-clock care is available to provide comfort and assistance, and the community boasts comfortable living spaces and a range of amenities. From a fitness center and outdoor courtyard to a spacious, naturally lit sitting area and dining room, there are plenty of convenient and recreational areas for residents to enjoy. Beyond physical well-being, the staff also takes care of intellectual, social, and emotional needs by organizing engaging group activities, fostering an active and vibrant community. Located conveniently close to neighborhood businesses and attractions, residents can easily run errands and attend personal appointments. Their thoughtfully designed campus provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring residents feel right at home.

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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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Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Copperwood at Prairie Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 182 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Multiple care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 36, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them. Dylan Dyer serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa, offers a continuum of senior care that spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations paired with community amenities, whereas assisted living assists residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Supervised, secured spaces are designated for memory care, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief.

Led by administrator Brenda Graham, the 42-bed community delivers an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Short-term rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing services aid in post-illness or post-hospital recovery. Dining services feature made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with alternative options for resident preferences, alongside access to outdoor gathering areas.

Older adults looking for flexible senior living arrangements or recovery options can reach out to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison to check current room availability, discuss financial plans, or schedule a campus tour. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

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Overview of Wellington Place

Wellington Place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Decorah, IA. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels does not require leaving the community. The campus also provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Wellington Place has 68 beds, and Mary Miller serves as the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 4h 38m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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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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Memory Care 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: 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 Memory Care in Iowa

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?

Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Iowa Medicaid cover memory care?

Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 230 memory care communities in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.