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.
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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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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
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 |
| Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City | IL | Iowa City (Shimek) | - | Yes |
9
Facility
9
IA AVG
43
Rank
#200 / 222 | 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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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.




