Page 18 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.
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.
Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 76
Rank #34 / 211
No---
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #16 / 193
B-36
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 6
Rank #186 / 193
Regency Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Norwalk
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 211
No
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 45
Rank #42 / 224
-
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 16
Rank #64 / 171
38.3%
Facility 38.3%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #149 / 193
?5
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #108 / 193
Addington Place of Des Moines
MC
AL
Des Moines
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 76
Rank #142 / 211
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 16
Rank #88 / 171
25.9%
Facility 25.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #178 / 193
D-8
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 6
Rank #183 / 193
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)
MC
AL
IL
NH
Council Bluffs (Kane Township)
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 76
Rank #188 / 211
No--
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 16
Rank #149 / 171
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #162 / 193
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
Legacy of the Meadows
MC
AL
Dewitt
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 76
Rank #188 / 211
No
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 45
Rank #21 / 224
-
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 16
Rank #162 / 171
--1
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 193
Edencrest at Timberline
MC
AL
IL
RC
Urbandale
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 76
Rank #28 / 211
Yes--
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 16
Rank #162 / 171
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #106 / 193
-1
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 193
Primrose Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Council Bluffs (Kane Township)
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 76
Rank #112 / 211
Yes--
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 16
Rank #72 / 171
51.6%
Facility 51.6%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #104 / 193
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #152 / 193
Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Perry
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 76
Rank #75 / 211
No
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 45
Rank #37 / 224
-
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 16
Rank #45 / 171
40.3%
Facility 40.3%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #154 / 193
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #92 / 193
Keystone Senior Suites
MC
AL
IL
Keystone
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 76
Rank #208 / 211
Yes
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 45
Rank #198 / 224
1 Bed
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 16
Rank #20 / 171
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #167 / 193
A2
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #79 / 193
Whispering Willow AL
MC
AL
RC
Fredericksburg
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 76
Rank #144 / 211
No
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 45
Rank #101 / 224
-
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 16
Rank #75 / 171
46.2%
Facility 46.2%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #138 / 193
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #141 / 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 Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp)

Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Council Bluffs, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Chef prepared meals are provided, and the beauty salon and barber shop let residents take care of grooming within the community. Residents can join exercise classes, Bible studies, music, crafts, and game nights, while rehabilitation services are also available. Mike Steinkruger serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Kane Township neighborhood.

Contact Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)

Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Urbandale, IA. The community has 120 beds. Independent living provides private living without 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.

With several care levels in one community, Edencrest at Timberline may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Transportation options and outings give residents ways to participate in activities beyond their apartment, while outdoor gardens and patios provide outdoor areas on the property. A fitness center, health classes, salon, and spa room support exercise, learning, grooming, and spa services without requiring residents to leave for those activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Counasse serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm

Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Davenport, IA that also offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels may not require leaving the community. Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm has 112 beds and opened in 2012. Accommodations include private rooms, semi-private suites, one bedroom apartments, and studio apartments.

Residents can use two courtyards for walking and socializing, along with a pub, bistro, gift shop, and common living areas. Scheduled outings provide planned opportunities to participate in activities away from the residence, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy, and daily mass is available in the chapel. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; total nurse staffing is 4h 5m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident, and Kimberly Hufsey serves as the administrator.

Contact Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm

Overview of Addington Place of Des Moines

Treat yourself to a luxurious retirement with the prestigious senior living community of Addington Place of Des Moines in South East 27th Street, Des Moines, IA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring cozy and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement. Moreover, 24-hour care and assistance allow seniors to flourish and live to their potential.

With mind-stimulating programs and enriching activities, Addington Place of Des Moines ensures residents enhance their cognition and live an active lifestyle. Delight in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Addington Place of Des Moines is a pet-friendly community that strives to create a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.

Contact Addington Place of Des Moines

Overview of Legacy of the Meadows

Legacy of the Meadows offers assisted living and memory care in DeWitt, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while supporting a resident’s independence, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Gayle Holquist serves as the administrator, and Legacy of the Meadows may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s who needs supervised memory care.

Contact Legacy of the Meadows

Overview of Regency Assisted Living

Regency Assisted Living covers five care types in Norwalk, IA. They are assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and nursing home care. Licensed nursing at every hour describes a rota rather than an aspiration, and somebody’s shift covers three in the morning.

Assisted living pays for help with bathing, dressing, and medication. The resident’s private living space is not part of what is being helped with. Independent living goes further, with community services and no daily care. attached. Memory care is the secured, supervised level, and somebody whose wandering has become a risk may reach it from inside the building rather than from outside.

Five care levels under one roof suit needs that grow, since growing here does not mean moving. Sixty beds fall under its license. Per resident, day amounts to 3 hours and 1 minute of nursing.

Victoria Lehman administers the community. A Walk Score of 70 is very walkable, which runs high for an address of this kind. Most errands are within range on foot.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Short-term stays and respite care answer a different question about time, covering a stretch while the person normally doing the caregiving is away or recovering. Rehabilitation services back residents recovering or holding on to function.

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Primrose Retirement Community

1801 East Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Overview of Primrose Retirement Community

Primrose Retirement Community is a 64-bed senior living campus at 1801 East Kanesville Boulevard in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Administered by Tiffany Eggett and certified as a dementia-specific assisted living program, the facility serves Pottawattamie County with a clinical continuum ranging from independent townhome villas to specialized memory care. The campus maintains a current occupancy rate of approximately 55%, with private room rates starting near $4,900 per month.

State inspection records show a deficiency rate that is 6% more favorable than the Iowa state average. While a May 2024 recertification audit was completed with zero deficiencies, a November 2024 follow-up cited three concerns regarding service plan accuracy and memory care unit door alarms. Long-term data indicate a per-inspection citation rate that is 17% below the state mean, though the community remains a private-pay facility and does not currently participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

On-site nursing, personal aid, and therapy are managed through a 24-hour staffing framework. This model emphasizes individualized cognitive support, addressing various stages of memory loss within a secure environment. Though residents utilize regular wellness monitoring and restorative programs, the rural-style location is car-dependent with a Walk Score of zero. Notably, the facility has maintained its license without any suspensions since it began operations in 2008.

A home-like residential setting is supported by three daily meals and specialized social spaces like a 1950s-style ice cream parlor. Common areas available to residents include a chapel, wellness center, billiard room, and library. The service package also features weekly housekeeping, laundry, and local transportation, alongside pet-friendly housing options that offer quiet views. For convenience, basic cable and Wi-Fi access are fully integrated into the monthly residency costs.

Interested individuals should examine the current protocols for service plan updates and perimeter security during a tour of the grounds. It is recommended to consult with the administrator regarding the specific remedies applied to the 2024 citation findings and to ensure current staffing ratios are sufficient for the resident’s 2026 care requirements.

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Overview of Keystone Senior Suites

Make the most of your best years at Keystone Senior Suites, a distinguished community in Keystone, IA, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team that provides top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experience, a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its quality services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing care and respite care in Perry, IA. Independent living provides community services without daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports short stays when a family caregiver needs time away or is recovering.

As a continuing care retirement community with multiple care levels, the campus may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may need a different level of care within the same community. The home has 77 beds, and Tanya Swank serves as its administrator. Rehabilitative therapy is available through the campus, giving residents access to therapy services without leaving the community. Meals on Wheels is also a specific program here.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

Whispering Willow AL

601 Dawn Avenue, Fredericksburg, IA 50630-1033
Overview of Whispering Willow Al

Whispering Willow Al offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fredericksburg, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the community offers multiple care settings without requiring a move elsewhere. With 52 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents have the opportunity to get to know one another. Storm Freese serves as the administrator.

Residents have access to table service dining, a salon and spa, secure private outdoor space, and a gated patio, so meals, personal care, and time outside can all take place within the community. Group games, fitness classes, and the Live2B Healthy wellness program provide scheduled activities, and rehabilitation services are available as well. The area has a Walk Score of 47, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

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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.