NEX Senior Apartments
Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Nex Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Iowa City, IA, offering independent living. The community is dedicated to those 55+, providing beautifully furnished and spacious two-bedroom floor plans for comfort and safety. With plenty of convenient apartment features, residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities, especially with unique shops and recreational spaces nearby. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.
Community insights.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 829 - 891 sq. ft
Housing Options: 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to NEX Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Legacy Senior Living | IL AL | Iowa City (Lucas) | 136
Facility
136
IA AVG
71
Rank
#23 / 334 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IA AVG
46
Rank
#343 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25
Facility
25
IA AVG
18
Rank
#68 / 258 |
52.2%
Facility
52.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#178 / 295 | A+ | 7 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Oaknoll Assisted Living | IL AL NH | Iowa City (Longfellow) | 80
Facility
80
IA AVG
71
Rank
#87 / 334 | No |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
46
Rank
#2 / 424 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#103 / 258 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#249 / 295 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence | IL AL NH | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
71
Rank
#129 / 334 | No |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
46
Rank
#290 / 424 | Private Rooms | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 258 |
81.4%
Facility
81.4%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#81 / 295 | - | 13 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Melrose Meadows Retirement Community | IL AL | Iowa City (Weber) | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
71
Rank
#209 / 334 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IA AVG
46
Rank
#343 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
18
Rank
#87 / 258 |
57.7%
Facility
57.7%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#160 / 295 | A+ | 13 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| NEX Senior Apartments | IL | Iowa City (Longfellow) | - | Yes |
30
Facility
30
IA AVG
46
Rank
#311 / 424 | 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa
NEX Senior Apartments is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about NEX Senior Apartments
What neighborhood is NEX Senior Apartments in?
NEX Senior Apartments is in the Longfellow neighborhood of Iowa City.
Is NEX Senior Apartments in a walkable area?
NEX Senior Apartments has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at NEX Senior Apartments?
Yes, NEX Senior Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of NEX Senior Apartments?
Yes — there are 5 photos of NEX Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of NEX Senior Apartments?
NEX Senior Apartments is located at 670 Nex Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245.
What is the phone number of NEX Senior Apartments?
(319) 499-5100 will put you in contact with the team at NEX Senior Apartments.
Does NEX Senior Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — NEX Senior Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.





