Senior Care in Iowa
186 senior living community records across 8 Iowa metro areas, with source-labeled CMS nursing-home data and state-license records where available.
Cost of senior care in Iowa
Source-specific statewide medians use different 2024 and 2025 observation periods; metro pages label locally adjusted figures as estimates. Compare all 50 states →
Iowa metro areas
Des Moines
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
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Davenport
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Waterloo
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
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Sioux City
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
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Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
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Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
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Ames
Ames, IA
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Senior care in Iowa: common questions
How much does assisted living cost in Iowa?
The assisted-living column shows about $5,184 per month for Iowa from CareScout's 2024 provider survey. Memory care is about $6,900/month from a separate dataset of 2025 move-ins, and the semi-private nursing-home figure is about $8,927/month from CareScout's 2024 survey. These unlike sources should not be compared as one survey, and each community's current all-in quote may differ.
How many senior living communities are in Iowa?
Haven evaluates 186 senior living communities across 8 Iowa metro areas. Profiles identify whether a fact comes from CMS nursing-home data, state licensing, a review source, or a local market estimate.
How do I research senior living communities in Iowa?
Start with the regulator data that applies: CMS star ratings, staffing, and inspection history for nursing homes; state licensing records for assisted living and memory care where available. Then compare local costs, tour 2–3 communities, and request written, dated answers about pricing, care acceptance, and openings from each community.