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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Bethany Home Retirement Center | MC IL 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 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | MC AL IL 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% | 25 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 306 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#294 / 306 |
| Green Hills Retirement Community | MC AL IL 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 | MC AL IL 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 | MC AL IL 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 |
| Wesley Acres | MC ADC AL IL 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 |
| West Ridge Care Center | MC NH SNF | Cedar Rapids | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#213 / 406 | No |
48
Facility
48
IA AVG
45
Rank
#241 / 528 | - | 34
Facility
34
IA AVG
19
Rank
#34 / 284 | 75.0% | 15 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#122 / 306 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#258 / 306 |
| Friendship Village | MC AL IL 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 |
| Mayflower Home | MC AL IL 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 | MC NH IL | 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 |
| Spurgeon Manor | MC AL IL NH SNF | Dallas Center | 55
Facility
55
IA AVG
71
Rank
#239 / 406 | No |
47
Facility
47
IA AVG
45
Rank
#246 / 528 | - | - | 89.1% | 21 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
7
Rank
#204 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Creekside | MC AL IL NH | Grundy Center | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#324 / 406 | No |
63
Facility
63
IA AVG
45
Rank
#134 / 528 | - | - | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Newton Village INC | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | West Newton | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
71
Rank
#156 / 406 | No |
67
Facility
67
IA AVG
45
Rank
#112 / 528 | - | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
19
Rank
#224 / 284 | 52.9% | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#31 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Wilton Retirement Community | MC AL NH SNF | Wilton | 34
Facility
34
IA AVG
71
Rank
#372 / 406 | No |
42
Facility
42
IA AVG
45
Rank
#284 / 528 | - | 12
Facility
12
IA AVG
19
Rank
#180 / 284 | 85.3% | 14 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#122 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Traditions Memory Care of Newton | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Newton | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
71
Rank
#273 / 406 | No |
67
Facility
67
IA AVG
45
Rank
#112 / 528 | - | - | 100.0% | 12 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#147 / 306 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 306 |
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.
Boyson Heights Senior Living is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Cedar Rapids that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere while ensuring a kind of service where residents are treated like family; they create an environment that strives to provide compassionate and loving care to seniors. Boyson Heights encourages its residents to live a life of independence by making important lifestyle choices based on their personal preferences.
Boyson Heights offers a range of amenities and services that make everyday living easier and more comfortable; community features include a library, wellness center, common areas, and lounge areas, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, and all around 24/7 care.
Nestled in the charming city of Davenport, Iowa, Quartet Senior Living offers a unique and refreshing approach to senior living. With a focus on individuality and a celebration of personal interests, Quartet is a vibrant community that embraces carefree living, assisted living, and memory care services.
At Quartet, residents can experience a life of breathtaking beauty, uncompromising quality, and complete comfort. The community is thoughtfully designed to provide inspiring spaces, gracious services, and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Quartet believes that senior living should be more than just a place to reside—it should be a fulfilling experience that is shaped by each resident’s unique interests and preferences. This community offers a range of living options, including assisted living and memory care, all within a framework of exceptional amenities and a commitment to providing a high standard of care and comfort. Discover a refreshing approach to senior living at Quartet.
Stonehill Care Center, situated at 3485 Windsor Avenue, is a skilled nursing facility that provides long-term care and post-acute physical rehabilitation. Public monitoring logs from an August 2025 review recorded a resident census of 158 individuals, which translates to an 85% building occupancy rate. This current enrollment sits below the facility’s historical pre-pandemic high, which frequently exceeded 180 residents.
Records from state healthcare registries track a strong long-term regulatory background alongside minor, corrected technical citations. Over a six-year tracking window, the property has averaged 1.7 deficiencies per year, which tracks 61% better than the Iowa state average. A standard August 2025 health survey flagged two deficiencies regarding an 8% insulin pen priming medication error and basic cleaning protocols for blood sugar meters. The administration quickly implemented a plan of correction, and a subsequent October 2025 complaint check verified that the property had returned to full compliance.
Looking further back, both the 2022 and 2024 annual surveys closed with zero deficiencies on record, though a mid-2023 review turned up two citations after a staff member failed to follow a fall-prevention care plan, resulting in minor resident injuries. The broader complaint record is largely favorable, with the majority of filed grievances returning unsubstantiated by state investigators.
Prospective residents checking into regional nursing care or post-acute recovery services can utilize these public health profiles to gauge the building’s operating history. The state documentation outlines a highly occupied environment with a low historical deficiency rate and a quick response to corrective actions, balanced against recent minor kitchen and medication administration citations.
Heritage House provides assisted living and memory care from its 68-room, two-story building at 5200 Hollister Avenue in the Goleta area of Santa Barbara, California. Run by administrator Alejandra Nunez under the Heritage House Group, this home has been open for 23 years and usually runs at about 85 percent occupancy. Families cover the costs here through private, out-of-pocket payments. The building blends standard assisted living with specialized support for people navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia.
An in-house kitchen team makes home-style meals served across an on-site pub, café, and main dining room. On the floor, the care team provides a weekend average of 3 hours and 41 minutes of nursing attention per resident, with nurse aides covering 2 hours and 48 minutes of daily hands-on help alongside scheduled registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The private rooms are set up with kitchenettes and wheelchair-accessible showers. Outside, the neighborhood scores a 67 out of 100 for walkability, so visiting family can easily handle a few quick errands on foot.
State inspectors haven’t found a single problem here lately, locking in a track record of zero deficiencies over recent evaluation cycles. The management team uses these clean reports to back up their current safety routines, local transportation services, and daily social programs. Residents also have access to open shared spaces around the property, including a fitness center, billiards lounge, media room, and ballroom.
Families checking out local care options can call the front desk to check on current room openings, ask how the memory care program is set up, or book a time to walk through the building.
Serving Cedar Rapids and nearby areas, Home Instead offers senior home care assistance that prioritizes enhancing quality of life and independence for retirees, from the comfort of their family home. Personalizing each elderly care plan to meet the specific needs of every individual, Home Instead brings the full-range of daily living support and medical management from retirement homes, to your doorstep.
Family members and seniors alike can rest easy knowing that Home Instead’s brand of dependable personal care and companionship are handled with the utmost respect and compassion, by a duly licensed team. Light housekeeping, meal preparations, errands, and medication reminders, are conducted warmly and professionally. For those struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, Home Instead has got you covered as well.
Located on Sunset Drive in Norwalk, Iowa, Holland Farms is a three-story community that has been in operation for five years. It offers 116 private and semi-private apartments and currently serves 45 residents, giving older adults a choice of living arrangements based on their preferences for privacy or shared space.
The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 38, so while a few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, most errands and family visits require a vehicle. The quieter setting may appeal to those who prefer a less urban environment.
State inspections have identified areas for improvement in medication management procedures and service planning documentation. Interested families are encouraged to schedule a tour to discuss these findings with staff and learn more about the safeguards and care practices in place.
Placing a premium on understanding the unique needs, personalities of each resident is a key aspect of The Heritage at Fox Run’s senior care community in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Elderly individuals looking to settle into their golden years without the hassle of daily chores, or those in need of a helping hand with everyday activities, tackling the challenges of memory care conditions, or looking for a serene environment to live out their lives, can find exactly what they want and more from the full spectrum of services available at The Heritage.
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, on care home health and hospice; The Heritage’s brand of exceptional senior living has got you or your loved one covered on all bases. Warm and welcoming staff are dedicated to supporting residents to lead the best lives possible, while enjoying comforts such as cozy living arrangements, high-class dining options, socialization opportunities, and events, amenities geared towards pursuing passions and stimulating engagement.
Oelwein Health Care Center operates a 61-bed skilled nursing facility located at 600 Seventh Street SE in Oelwein, Iowa. Managed under the leadership of administrator Craig Allen, the property keeps a steady resident population with an occupancy rate hovering around 87.3 percent. The building manages financial accounts dynamically and holds federal certifications that allow the team to coordinate insurance billing through both Medicare and Medicaid networks.
Direct staffing routines are structured to provide an average of 4.04 hours of nursing attention per resident daily, placing the facility in the upper half of providers statewide in hands-on coverage. On the regulatory front, state files show the home has never received a federal monetary fine.
Annual surveys and complaint reviews from state inspectors documented 20 total health citations over multiple inspection cycles, though the facility maintains a top-tier standing for the complete absence of serious clinical violations.
Prospective residents can call the administrative department to inquire about open beds, request a breakdown of the daily nursing schedules, or arrange a personal walkthrough of the community areas. The billing coordinators are also available to help you look over your coverage options and explain how public aid or private funds apply to standard medical stays.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 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 233 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.



















