Overview of Walden Place Senior Living

Elevate living experience with Walden Place Senior Living located in Iowa City, IA, offering independent living services. Spacious and cozy accommodations are available for its residents based on their needs. The community is dedicated to promoting a people-focused lifestyle wherein freedom and convenience are always the top priority for its residents to freely choose any care and services they need throughout their stay.

Committed to providing higher quality service and unparalleled care, residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: daily events and entertainment, housekeeping, maintenance, restaurant dining, transportation, and many more. Meet new companions by visiting its beautifully created shared spaces such as the bistro, lounge, and game room. With Walden Place Senior Living, seniors can truly acquire a glorious retirement.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #189 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Awards

Best of Senior Living 2023
U.S. News 2025 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community
U.S. News 2025 Best Memory Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Bistro
Concierge Service
Housekeeping
Transportation Services
Activities
Specific ProgramsEvents & Entertainment, Restaurant Dining
Touring HoursOpen 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,965 per month
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Building Type: 2-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Ken Duff

Executive Director

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Walden Place Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Walden Place Senior Living 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).
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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
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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 Walden Place Senior Living

What neighborhood is Walden Place Senior Living in?

Walden Place Senior Living is in the Weber neighborhood.

Is Walden Place Senior Living in a walkable area?

Walden Place Senior Living has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Walden Place Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Walden Place Senior Living on this page.

Are there photos of Walden Place Senior Living?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Walden Place Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Walden Place Senior Living?

Walden Place Senior Living is located at 2423 Walden Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246.

What is the phone number of Walden Place Senior Living?

(319) 337-7277 will put you in contact with the team at Walden Place Senior Living.

Does Walden Place Senior Living provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Walden Place Senior Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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