Page 7 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Newton Village INC
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
West Newton
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 76
Rank #92 / 211
?Yes
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 45
Rank #48 / 224
-
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 16
Rank #124 / 171
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #113 / 193
2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Sioux City
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 76
Rank #144 / 211
?No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 224
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 16
Rank #26 / 171
-7
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #161 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Rotary Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
Eagle Grove
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #171 / 211
?No
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 45
Rank #172 / 224
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #68 / 193
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #129 / 193
Assisi Village by Stonehill
MC
AL
IL
Dubuque
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 76
Rank #207 / 211
A+Yes
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 45
Rank #198 / 224
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 16
Rank #130 / 171
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #120 / 193
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Independence Village of Ankeny
MC
AL
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 76
Rank #210 / 211
D-Yes
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 45
Rank #170 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 16
Rank #88 / 171
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #81 / 193
8
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 6
Rank #141 / 193
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #148 / 193
Elm Crest Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Harlan
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 76
Rank #112 / 211
-No
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 45
Rank #90 / 224
-
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 16
Rank #14 / 171
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #161 / 193
3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #128 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Quartet – A Senior Living Village
MC
AL
Bettendorf
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 76
Rank #112 / 211
D-Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 45
Rank #211 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 16
Rank #142 / 171
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #142 / 193
6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #36 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Journey Senior Services
MC
Carroll
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 76
Rank #188 / 211
-No
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 45
Rank #20 / 224
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 16
Rank #102 / 171
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #76 / 193
5
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #36 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Meadowview of Clive
MC
AL
IL
Clive
164
Facility 164
IA AVG 76
Rank #12 / 211
-Yes
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 45
Rank #167 / 224
-
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 16
Rank #149 / 171
42.1%
Facility 42.1%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #181 / 193
3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
West Ridge Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 211
A+No
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 45
Rank #99 / 224
-
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 16
Rank #12 / 171
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #76 / 193
17
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #79 / 193
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #161 / 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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Newton Village INC

122 North 5Th Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208
Overview of Newton Village

Newton Village in Newton, Iowa, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care. Respite care is available for a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Newton Village may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels may be possible without leaving the community. Newton Village has 70 beds.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long term residence, while private pay lets a family pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 9 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Landscaped gardens, patios, and walking paths give residents outdoor areas to use. A fitness center supports exercise, while the beauty salon and barber shop offer on site grooming services. Chef inspired meals are served in a communal dining setting, creating a shared place to eat, and pets are allowed. Skilled nursing rehabilitation for short term stays and long term care are available. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Dan Donohue serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Opened in 1999, Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Along with support with daily tasks, residents receive ongoing clinical support from licensed nurses on-site. The community also provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

With 52 beds, the community allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 41 minutes of nursing care daily. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 91 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. This also suggests that daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently.

Rehabilitation services, spiritual life programming, and religious services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support or want to participate in spiritual activities. Payment options also include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public and direct payment routes for eligible care.

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Overview of Rotary Senior Living

Find all the care you need with the astounding senior living community of Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA, which offers an array of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. With its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care and support, the community provides a team of licensed and well-trained professionals helping seniors with their needs 24/7. Families can also rest easy with the knowledge that their loved ones are well-cared for.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the freedom to live as they please. Healthy and delicious meals await residents every mealtime for a delightful dining experience. Rotary Senior Living is great for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in one place.

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Overview of Assisi Village by Stonehill

Assisi Village, located in Dubuque, Iowa, aims to create a supportive and independent community for seniors, offering Assisted Living as the perfect choice for those seeking a balance between autonomy and assistance. The mission is to provide a welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable and content. A full-time Registered Nurse customizes programs, ensuring safety and independence. The community values individual needs, offering a continuum of care services and priority access to higher levels of assisted living care. 

Assisi Village boasts a range of amenities to enrich residents’ lives. With a compassionate staff available 24/7, personalized services include assistance with daily activities. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, daily mass, and wellness programs. The community provides social, educational, and cultural spaces, ensuring a vibrant and engaging environment. Residents enjoy access to a fully equipped Wellness Center, while the outdoor areas, including patio and gardens, contribute to a pleasant living experience at Assisi Village.

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Overview of Independence Village of Ankeny

Operating for 14 years, Independence Village of Ankeny is a small assisted living and memory care community in the Prairie Trail neighborhood of Ankeny, Iowa. About 2.3 miles from the city center, and with 20 beds arranged in a two-story building, the home offers an intimate residential setting where each occupant can receive personalized attention. The facility provides flexible housing options in studios and one and two-bedroom units, letting families select the layout that best suits their loved one’s preferences and lifestyle needs. It maintains a steady 70 percent occupancy rate, with 14 residents currently living on-site. This smaller scale fosters closer staff-resident relationships and a calmer environment versus larger communities, which captivates families wanting a more homely ambiance.

The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 25, so the location is somewhat walkable, with a few nearby services reachable on foot, though most errands need transportation. This setting suits residents and families who prefer a more serene and residential area. Independence Village’s approach encourages occupants to maintain independence wherever possible, helping them feel empowered and engaged with their surroundings. The pet-friendly community welcomes cats and dogs into spacious units, a major benefit for residents who find companionship and comfort in animals. Dining is chef-prepared with resident choice and attention to dietary restrictions, ensuring nutrition and enjoyment at each meal. Daily life includes activities tailored to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit, like movie nights and wellness events spanning manicures and mimosas. The facility provides 24-hour care and response services, 24/7 assistance with medication and mobility for occupants managing memory loss, and executive director Sydney Petersen’s personalized support.

A Better Business Bureau rating of A+ mirrors Independence Village of Ankeny’s business practices and complaint history.

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Overview of Elm Crest Retirement Community

Elm Crest Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Harlan, Iowa. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between types of care without leaving the community. Elm Crest has 64 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Rehabilitation therapy is available through the community’s Skilled Care and Health Center, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation services within the community’s care offerings. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Leah Muhlbauer serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Quartet – a Senior Living Village

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. 

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Overview of Journey Senior Services

What the license carries at Journey Senior Services in Carroll, IA, is memory care. Supervision inside a secure setting is the arrangement, which is what dementia carrying a risk of wandering calls for.

Thirty-six beds puts this at the smaller end, so the people here get to be familiar faces. Specialized programming for memory loss is the named program, so activities are shaped around what memory loss asks for.

Very walkable is how the surrounding area is described, with 80 for a Walk Score behind it. Errands mostly stay on foot; Nancy Snyder is named as administrator.

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Overview of Meadowview of Clive

Meadowview of Clive offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Clive, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are on one campus. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the resident can move to a different level without leaving the community. With 164 beds, Meadowview of Clive is a larger community with more staff and usually more programming.

Meals are served in a restaurant format, and the fitness center gives residents an on site place to exercise. A salon and barber shop provide grooming services within the community. The courtyard patio, with its fire pit, offers an outdoor gathering space, while the movie theater gives residents a dedicated place to watch films. Activities and arts and crafts rooms provide designated areas for organized activities and creative projects. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Idonis Curtis serves as the administrator.

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Overview of West Ridge Care Center

West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, provides exceptional long-term care and top-notch short-term rehabilitation services that truly make a difference in the lives of older adults. With their skilled care and goal-oriented treatment programs, they strive to create a safe and fulfilling environment where residents can thrive. Their nursing home facilities are designed to reflect a warm and welcoming home-like atmosphere, with beautifully appointed residence rooms, inviting dining areas, and comfortable gathering spaces where meaningful connections can be formed.

They understand the importance of nursing home activities in promoting engagement and overall well-being. From arts and crafts to group outings and interactive games, there’s always something exciting happening. West Ridge Care Center also recognizes the importance of meeting nursing home requirements to ensure the highest standards of care. They offer occupational, physical, and speech therapy to promote optimal recovery and independence. Their social services team is always there to provide support and assistance, while the dietary services team ensures that every meal is delicious, nutritious, and tailored to individual needs. In collaboration with local hospice programs, they work closely to provide compassionate end-of-life care when needed, ensuring that every resident’s journey is respected and supported.

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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.