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Creekside
Scout 94Grundy Center, IA · 55 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Grundy Center's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Waterloo, Iowa
Every licensed senior community in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.3★
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Cost of senior care in Waterloo
Local Waterloo-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Waterloo prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,140/mo median
typical range $4,110–$6,430
Memory Care
$6,840/mo median
typical range $5,470–$8,550
Skilled Nursing
$9,220/mo median
typical range $8,420–$10,540
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,140/mo median
typical range $2,380–$7,520
Residential Care Home
$4,630/mo median
typical range $3,700–$5,790
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Waterloo using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Waterloo.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 20 communities in Waterloo, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Cedar Falls, IA · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Cedar Falls's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →3
Woodland Terrace
Scout 92Waverly, IA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Waverly's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →4
Laporte City Specialty Care
Scout 91La Porte City, IA · 46 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of La Porte City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →5
Friendship Village Retirement
Scout 90Waterloo, IA · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Waterloo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →6
Martin Health Center, INC
Scout 90Cedar Falls, IA · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Cedar Falls's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →7
Hillcrest Home
Scout 87Sumner, IA · 61 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Sumner's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →
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Oakview Nursing Home
Scout 75Conrad, IA · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Conrad.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →9
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Scout 75Cedar Falls, IA · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cedar Falls.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →
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Denver Sunset Home
Scout 74Denver, IA · 31 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →11
Ravenwood Specialty Care
Scout 62Waterloo, IA · 176 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Waterloo.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →12
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Scout 57Cedar Falls, IA · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cedar Falls.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →13
Northcrest Specialty Care
Scout 51Waterloo, IA · 94 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waterloo.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →14
Tripoli Nursing & Rehab
Scout 51Tripoli, IA · 28 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tripoli.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →15
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Scout 50Cedar Falls, IA · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cedar Falls.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →16
Pillar of Cedar Valley
Scout 46Waterloo, IA · 114 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waterloo.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →
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Parkview Manor Care Center
Scout 38Reinbeck, IA · 28 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →18
Harmony House Health Care Center
Scout 36Waterloo, IA · 65 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →19
Grundy Care Center
Scout 26Grundy Center, IA · 40 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →20
Harmony Waterloo
Scout 22Waterloo, IA · 88 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Waterloo, IA?
In the Waterloo, IA area, assisted living typically runs $4,110–$6,430/month (median $5,140), memory care $5,470–$8,550/month (median $6,840), and skilled nursing $8,420–$10,540/month (median $9,220) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 20 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.