Page 9 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Bethany Home Retirement Center
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Dubuque (Eagle Point District)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 76
Rank #108 / 211
No
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 45
Rank #45 / 224
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
95.5%
Facility 95.5%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #1 / 193
14
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #79 / 193
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #148 / 193
NewAldaya Lifescapes
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Cedar Falls
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 76
Rank #34 / 211
No
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 45
Rank #52 / 224
-
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 16
Rank #162 / 171
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #22 / 193
24
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #108 / 193
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #148 / 193
Davenport Lutheran Home
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
98
Facility 98
IA AVG 76
Rank #50 / 211
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 224
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 16
Rank #162 / 171
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #86 / 193
23
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #141 / 193
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #129 / 193
Stirlingshire of Coralville
MC
AL
Coralville (Weber)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #171 / 211
Yes
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 45
Rank #218 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 16
Rank #130 / 171
45.0%
Facility 45.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #120 / 193
9
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #79 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Bickford of Davenport
MC
AL
Davenport
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 76
Rank #146 / 211
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 45
Rank #65 / 224
Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 16
Rank #26 / 171
54.9%
Facility 54.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #133 / 193
10
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #141 / 193
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 1
Rank #183 / 193
The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living
MC
AL
Cedar Rapids
88
Facility 88
IA AVG 76
Rank #58 / 211
No
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 45
Rank #101 / 224
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 16
Rank #60 / 171
30.7%
Facility 30.7%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #179 / 193
3
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #141 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Better Living of Walcott
MC
AL
IL
RC
Walcott
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 76
Rank #106 / 211
No
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 45
Rank #124 / 224
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
34.3%
Facility 34.3%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #174 / 193
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #21 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
MC
AL
RC
Ottumwa
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 76
Rank #46 / 211
Yes
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 45
Rank #26 / 224
-
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 16
Rank #68 / 171
30.0% 9
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #183 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Calvin Community AL
MC
AL
IL
SNF
Des Moines (Lower Beaver)
162
Facility 162
IA AVG 76
Rank #13 / 211
No
57
Facility 57
IA AVG 45
Rank #69 / 224
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
21.0%
Facility 21.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #193 / 193
3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 193
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 193
Corridor Crossing Place
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Cedar Rapids
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 76
Rank #124 / 211
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 224
Private Rooms
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 16
Rank #15 / 171
-10
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #108 / 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 Stirlingshire of Coralville

Stirlingshire of Coralville provides assisted living and memory care in Coralville, IA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 40 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, with the two-bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Located in the Weber neighborhood, the community is administered by Amy Kubik-Hasley, and pets are allowed so residents can bring a pet when moving in.

Contact Stirlingshire of Coralville

Overview of Addington Place of Clinton

Tucked away within the serene setting of Clinton, IA, Addington Place of Clinton is a blissful senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community offers residents with various apartment options, including one-bedroom, two bedroom apartments, and suite floor plans for a comfortable living experience. Ensuring residents live balanced, active, and happy lives, the community provides them with extensive support and care services provided by trained healthcare professionals.

The community also offers respite care services to residents dealing with illnesses or recovering from hospitalization or surgery, ensuring they have the care and support they need to get back on their feet. Residents also enjoy a full calendar of social events and activities to enrich their daily life. With its comprehensive services, vibrant programming, and nurturing environment, the community guarantees a comfortable retirement experience.

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Overview of River Valley Place of Ottumwa

River Valley Place of Ottumwa offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Ottumwa, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, as well as a family needing short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers. River Valley Place of Ottumwa has 100 beds, and Shelby Frank serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving into the community.

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Overview of The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living

The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the community may be a good fit for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

The community has 88 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed residential capacity. Bella Curtis serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 47 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. For a resident who no longer drives, routine trips outside the community would generally require transportation support.

Contact The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living

Overview of Better Living of Walcott

Better Living of Walcott provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Walcott, IA. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the community may be a good fit for a family needing that temporary support.

The community has 67 beds. A Walk Score of 40 places Better Living of Walcott in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Taylor Thorpe serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Calvin Community Al

Calvin Community Al provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Des Moines, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides 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 without requiring a move to another community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 162 beds, the community includes more residents and staff than a smaller residence, along with usually more programming. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive rehabilitation within the community rather than arranging care with an outside provider.

Pam’s Kitchen and the Wellness Team are named programs, and weekly worship services provide a scheduled religious activity. Meals are served in a dining room, with special dietary accommodations for residents with specific food needs. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Jeanette Perdue serves as the administrator, and the community opened in 1965.

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Overview of Corridor Crossing Place

Corridor Crossing Place offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 61 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space.

A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Leah Fousek serves as the administrator, and the range of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

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Overview of Bethany Home Retirement Center

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Dubuque, IA, Bethany Home Retirement Center is an outstanding community that offers independent living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are taken care of, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

A variety of recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With a food service program, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers wellness services to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of NewAldaya Lifescapes

NewAldaya Lifescapes offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cedar Falls, IA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to continue living there rather than start over elsewhere. NewAldaya Lifescapes has 112 beds, with a 91% occupancy rate, meaning most beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

Residents can use rehabilitation services, a wellness center, fitness classes, and recreational activities within the community. New Day Salon and Spa offers an on-site place for salon and spa services, while Main Street, River Rock Café, Elm’s Pub, and Vern’s General Store provide named destinations for dining, refreshments, and shopping. Religious services are also available at Good Shepherd Chapel.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. A Walk Score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Crystal Jasper serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Davenport Lutheran Home

Davenport Lutheran Home covers a lot of ground for one address: nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing, all at 1130 W 53rd St in Davenport, Iowa. It’s a single-story, 98-bed community with private and semi-private rooms, built to handle both short-term rehab stays and longer-term residents.

Sixty-six of those 98 beds are currently filled, a 67% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 44 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a handful of errands are doable on foot while most still require a car. Karen Wilson administers the community.

Registered nurses put in about 32 minutes per resident daily. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 55 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle most of the direct hands-on care, contribute close to three full hours. Add it together and residents are getting nearly five hours of nursing attention every day.

Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out the practical side of daily life. There’s a memory care unit here too, built around a secured environment specifically for residents who need that kind of oversight. Coverage-wise, Davenport Lutheran Home takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several routes to explore for funding care.

On the regulatory side, inspections at facilities like this one tend to focus on infection prevention, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and resident rights, the same handful of areas regulators look at across nursing homes generally.

MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center sits about two miles out, close enough to matter if hospital access is part of the decision. What Davenport Lutheran Home offers, in the end, is real range: multiple care levels, substantial nursing hours behind the numbers, and a dedicated memory care option inside one Davenport campus.

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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.