Overview of Walden Place Senior Living

Led by Executive Director Ken Duff, Walden Place Senior Living is an independent living community in Iowa City, IA, that emphasizes resident choice and independence for older adults. Transportation services, restaurant-style dining, a 24-hour bistro, lounge, and game room are available, along with fitness and recreational programs, housekeeping, maintenance, concierge services, and regular social events. The community is also pet-friendly.

The two-story community offers a variety of floor plans, with monthly rates starting at $1,965 and additional options at $2,295 and $2,920. Its neighborhood has a Walk Score of 54, meaning some errands can be completed on foot, while transportation is helpful for longer trips.

The community also received several recognitions, including the Best of Senior Living 2023.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #189 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 504 homes 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 cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,965 per month
Starting Price$2,295 per month
Starting Price$2,920 per month

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Ken Duff

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Walden Place Senior Living

Walden Place Senior Living, independent living in Iowa City, IA — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout
Walden Place Senior Living, independent living in Iowa City, IA — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout
Walden Place Senior Living, independent living in Iowa City, IA — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living apartment
Walden Place Senior Living, independent living in Iowa City, IA — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living apartment
Walden Place Senior Living, independent living in Iowa City, IA — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Walden Place Senior Living is located in Iowa City, 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
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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 of Iowa City.

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 pets allowed at Walden Place Senior Living?

Yes, Walden Place Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

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.

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