Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City
Independent Living · Iowa City, IA

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City

Independent Living · Iowa City, IA

Overview of Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City offers independent living in Iowa City, in the Shimek neighborhood. The community opened in 2019 with private homes and shared services for residents who do not need daily care. Organized activities and common amenities create regular opportunities for recreation and social connection. It is designed for someone who wants an independent living setting with an active community around them.

Home choices include a one-bedroom, one-bathroom home with a den, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. A resident can choose a single home with extra space or a larger layout for a couple. The pool and patio, along with landscaped outdoor areas near a wooded ravine and a member-built prairie, give residents several places to spend time outside. Activities include social gatherings, games, art walks, Wine & Wisdom, Yang-style Tai Chi, Drive to Dine, and a Vintage Motors walking group. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #199 / 220Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 199th out of 220 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.
9 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesHandicapped accessibility, fire alarms, sprinkler system, secured building, surveillance cameras, nightly security checks

Additional Services

2 services
Nightly Building Security Checks
MaintenanceListed as: Professional lawn care and snow removal

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Workshop
Garden
Library
Fitness Center
Single-Story Layout
Garage Access via Remote Control
Two Elevators
Great Room with Kitchen and Fireplace
Club Room with Tv, Pool Table and Wet Bar
Lounge Cafe with Fireplace and Wet Bar
Activities
Art Walk
Knitting
Euchre
Tai Chi
Coffee Socials
Board and Card Games
Book Club
Pegs and Jokers
Drive To Dine Outings
Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Book Discussions
Evening Game Night
Lifelong Learning Lectures
Member Potlucks
Share and Tell
Vintage Motors Walking Group
Yang-Style Tai Chi
Highlights
  • Underground Heated Parking Garage with Car Wash Bay
  • Wooded Ravine and Member-Built Prairie Landscaping

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
1,417 sq. ft
Room Types
1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
In-Unit Storage/Laundry Room

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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.
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 / 163
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 44
Rank #169 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 15
Rank #25 / 130
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
IA AVG 63.5%
Rank #106 / 153
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #99 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Oaknoll Assisted Living
IL
AL
NH
Iowa City (Longfellow)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 76
Rank #48 / 163
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 44
Rank #1 / 220
-
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 15
Rank #39 / 130
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
IA AVG 63.5%
Rank #122 / 153
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
IL
AL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 76
Rank #69 / 163
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 44
Rank #140 / 220
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 15
Rank #4 / 130
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 63.5%
Rank #49 / 153
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #45 / 153
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #102 / 153
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
IL
AL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 76
Rank #110 / 163
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 44
Rank #169 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 15
Rank #32 / 130
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 63.5%
Rank #77 / 153
A+2
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #113 / 153
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #102 / 153
Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City
IL
Iowa City (Shimek)-Yes
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 44
Rank #199 / 220
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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

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City 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 Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City

What neighborhood is Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City in?

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City is in the Shimek neighborhood of Iowa City.

Is Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City in a walkable area?

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City?

Yes, Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City?

The team at Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City can be reached at office@vintageiowacity.org.

Are there photos of Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City provide?

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City?

Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City is located at 750 E Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245.

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