Regency Heights Senior Apartments

Regency Heights Senior Apartments

Overview of Regency Heights Senior Apartments

Regency Heights Senior Apartments provides independent living options for adults 55 and older in Iowa City, Iowa, located within the Lemme neighborhood. This community focuses on independent housing without daily care services. Floor plans include one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, giving individuals or couples flexibility when selecting a layout.

Residents can bring pets to live in their apartments and manage monthly housing costs using online rental payments. Shared spaces on the property include a fitness center, a library, and areas for resident programs and activities.

Surrounding neighborhoods show a walk score of 34, marking the location as car-dependent. Most errands require personal vehicles or arranged rides, as nearby destinations are generally not within walking distance.

Prospective representatives can reach out to Regency Heights Senior Apartments to inquire about current availability or arrange a tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #139 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 139th out of 222 independent living communities we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
34 / 100

About this community

Additional Services

2 services
MaintenanceListed as: 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Clubhouse
Library
Fitness Center
Walking Paths
Business Center
Wi-Fi
Dry Cleaning Delivery
Fitness and Recreation
Specific ProgramsResident Activities & Programs, Online Rental Payments, On-site Management
Touring HoursTue-Fri: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sat-Mon: Closed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
613 sq. ft 851 sq. ft
Room Types
2 Bedroom

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Regency Heights Senior Apartments

1 Bedroom

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Regency Heights Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Iowa City

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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Legacy Senior Living
IL
AL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 76
Rank #16 / 165
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 43
Rank #170 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 15
Rank #25 / 131
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #90 / 154
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
Oaknoll Assisted Living
IL
AL
NH
Iowa City (Longfellow)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 76
Rank #48 / 165
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 43
Rank #1 / 222
-
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 15
Rank #41 / 131
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #120 / 154
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
IL
AL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 76
Rank #69 / 165
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 43
Rank #141 / 222
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 15
Rank #4 / 131
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #46 / 154
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #38 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
IL
AL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 76
Rank #112 / 165
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 43
Rank #170 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 15
Rank #31 / 131
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #78 / 154
A+2
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #104 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Regency Heights Senior Apartments
IL
Iowa City (Lemme)-Yes
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 43
Rank #139 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Regency Heights Senior Apartments is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Regency Heights Senior Apartments

What neighborhood is Regency Heights Senior Apartments in?

Regency Heights Senior Apartments is in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City.

Is Regency Heights Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

Regency Heights Senior Apartments has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Regency Heights Senior Apartments?

Yes, Regency Heights Senior Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Regency Heights Senior Apartments?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Regency Heights Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Regency Heights Senior Apartments provide?

Regency Heights Senior Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Regency Heights Senior Apartments?

Regency Heights Senior Apartments is located at 1010 Scott Park Dr Office 100, Iowa City, IA 52245.

What is the phone number of Regency Heights Senior Apartments?

(319) 466-9999 will put you in contact with the team at Regency Heights Senior Apartments.

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