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Compare Senior Living around Waterloo (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| South Hills Senior Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Waterloo | 116
Facility
116
IA AVG
73
Rank
#49 / 407 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
IA AVG
45
Rank
#463 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| Landmark Commons |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterloo | - | No |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
45
Rank
#500 / 528 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| Bridges Senior Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Waterloo | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
IA AVG
45
Rank
#82 / 528 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| Friendship Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
73
Rank
#151 / 407 | No |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#202 / 528 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
19
Rank
#8 / 282 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
IA AVG
63.6%
Rank
#48 / 393 | 17 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#297 / 347 |
| Hotel President Senior Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Waterloo | - | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IA AVG
45
Rank
#86 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | - | - |
Make the most of your best years at South Hills Senior Living, an exceptional community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Light housekeeping and linen services are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs tailored to their interests and capabilities. Delectable and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served from breakfast to dinner, ensuring residents have the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its friendly and nurturing environment.
Overview of Landmark Commons
Experience the best of your golden years at Landmark Commons, a distinguished community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. The community’s thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations, alongside housekeeping and maintenance, allow residents to feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also easily access their necessities with local amenities nearby.
A variety of wellness opportunities and leisure activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Overview of Bridges Senior Living
Live the best of your retirement at Bridges Senior Living, an exceptional community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a variety of thoughtfully furnished and sophisticated apartments. The community also ensures residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay in a warm and welcoming environment.
Residents can spend their days as they please with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and preferences. Through San Souci Restaurant, which serves delightful and healthy meals from 7 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., residents enjoy mealtimes on their terms. Amenities include a pub, a library, a fitness room, a salon, a pool, and a garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Overview of Friendship Village
Conveniently located near MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo, IA, Friendship Village is an astounding community that offers independent living, assisted living, and long-term care. The community also features beautifully furnished and spacious floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with the community helping with housekeeping and chores.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are welcome to stay to ease residents’ loneliness. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.
Overview of Hotel President Senior Apartments
Live the retirement of your dreams at Hotel President Senior Apartments, an esteemed 55+ community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. With cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Laundry spaces and on-site management are also provided for residents’ convenience.
Residents have easy access to leisure opportunities and necessities with convenient highways and thriving local amenities. The community also offers paid utilities to ease financial burdens. Pets are welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents make the most of their golden years.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Senior Living in Waterloo, IA
What is senior living?
Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.
How many senior living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 senior living communities in Waterloo, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior living community in Waterloo, IA?
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 Waterloo, IA, 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 senior living communities in Waterloo, IA?
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.
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