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2975 F Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.5
(2 reviews)
My mom is in RidgeView Assisted Living. It is wonderful. They are very personable, helpful for the moving process, and kind. My mom likes the food very much. The place is well-appointed and elegant. They do bingo, cooking, exercise, and they're going...
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1015 S Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 52353
4.5
(2 reviews)
My grandmother is a resident here, and she absolutely loves it. She has Alzheimer's disease, and can sometimes be a little bit difficult. The staff seems to be very kind and understanding of her condition, and do their best to make her comfortable. T...
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811 THIRD STREET, Kalona, IA 52247
4.5
(2 reviews)
I toured Pleasantview Home a few weeks ago, and then today I took my parents through; they toured one of the independent living units. I think it's excellent. It's got a long waiting list. My neighbors who live behind me have moved in over there, a...
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202 35th Street Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
4.4
(19 reviews)
My aunt moved to Garnett Place Retirement Community and it is a wonderful place. It was completely redone and it is well staffed. They are very caring and well qualified. The residents are very happy, too, and well taken care of. The amenities are wo...
$3,550
3005 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.4
(11 reviews)
We've decided to go with The Views Senior Living of Cedar Rapids. It's very clean, the people are friendly, and my mom needs a room on the first floor and this is the first place we found with that. We only talked with the guy that took us around, he...
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1224 13th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.3
(3 reviews)
We know many people at Meth-Wick. They gave us a tour of two of their places in the assisted living, and we enjoyed them. However, we are so far down on the waiting list, it will be a couple of years before we go in there. They have a variety of very...
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345 Marion Boulevard, Marion, IA 52302
4.1
(19 reviews)
The staff is very caring and helpful. The people living there are friendly to people moving in. Lots of activities going on and a busy calendar for the month....
$1,400
3207 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203
4.0
(1 reviews)
I chose Amana Retirement Community Lakeview Village. The price was much better and I didn't have to make a deposit. The staff was very good and it has a very good reputation. There's nursing home care, independent living and assisted living. I can ch...
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316 E Lincolnway St, Wheatland, IA 52777
4.0
(1 reviews)
Wheatland Manor seems nice. The staff seems very competent and cheerful, and are taking good care of people. We were able to visit my father just through a screen. They opened up a window in the dining room, and we sat outside that window and talked ...
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1320 Litchfield Drive, Hiawatha, IA 52233
4.0
(2 reviews)
I went to The Promise House for my grandma. It was a good visit. The room was fine but the facility was dated. The staff member was awesome, she was great. They offer memory care....
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860 17th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
4.0
(3 reviews)
Higley Mansion is an assisted living facility. Has private rooms with private stool, shower and sink. Excellent food served in a beautiful dining room. The Higley Mansion was a mansion at one time-looks like a big home. Nursing care on duty at al...
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1203 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, Washington, IA 52353
4.0
(2 reviews)
I went to United Presbyterian Home. I looked at a one-bedroom apartment. It met my needs pretty well, if I get to that point. The community was small, and they have quite a bit of stuff there. Where I'm living now, I don't have a lot of stuff. The ...
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516 Thirteenth Street, Wellman, IA 52356
4.0
(1 reviews)
My sister stayed in the memory care side of Parkview Manor where she was taken good care of. My sister had a bedroom with an attached bath with toilet and sink, but she had to go down the hall to use the showers. The staff was very good, kind, and we...
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2204 Johnson Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.0
(7 reviews)
My brother is in Evergreen Estates III, but he needed to move into a memory care facility. The staff is very caring. It's a very clean facility and he's comfortable there. They have three meals a day and snacks in between. The food is very nutritious...
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8900 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52302
4.0
(1 reviews)
I toured HallMar Village. It's an affiliated and established facility, but the memory care unit is brand new. Only 20 residents, 24-hour care, 24-hour transportation, social events with additional cost to monitor my mom's medications, and three meals...
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523 EAST FIFTH STREET, Solon, IA 52333
3.8
(6 reviews)
My husband is at Solon Nursing Care Center. He is diabetic, and so they call whenever his insulin level goes up or down, or they have to change his dosage. In terms of its physical appearance, I never smell anything bad when you walk in the door. It ...
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3400 Alburnett Road , Marion, IA 52302
3.8
(5 reviews)
I did a tour of Terrace Glen Village. It was beautiful and very inviting. The staff was very friendly. The place is beautiful, and the upkeep and maintenance are very good....
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136 36th Ave. Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3.6
(20 reviews)
Corridor Crossing Place was very clean, the staff that we talked to was very friendly. It's just that they didn't have a separate bedroom; it was just like one big room and that was the only downfall. They had crafts; they had a nice courtyard which ...
$4,500
1000 NORTH MILLER STREET, West Liberty, IA 52776
2.0
(1 reviews)
My father had a much better time in the hospital than in assisted living. In the assisted living center, they came and worked with him only a few hours each day, whereas in the hospital, they worked with him the majority of the day. Also, in the faci...
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623 E. 5th St., Solon, IA 52333
2.0
(1 reviews)
The facility was very nice, but I found the atmosphere very sad and dull. My grandpa had to stay there for some time because he had gotten surgery and my grandma could not take care of him. I saw the food that he got to eat for lunch and it just look...
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Marcia
5.0
Review of Bickford of Iowa City
Bickford of Iowa City is a beautiful place. They care for people that have a variety of mental illnesses. They're very, very caring to all their residents. They have different vantage points of...
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Reviewer#as0803
3.0
Review of Legacy Retirement Community
My mother moved into the Legacy Retirement Community. The facility is very nice, they've been having a problem with COVID but it's ok. They seem to use a lot of salt and we've talked about it, and...
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Reviewer#JM300822a
4.0
Review of Bickford of Iowa City
Bickford of Iowa City was nice. There were people out being entertained by a singer. They were dancing and enjoying themselves. The place was very clean. Everything was very nice and pleasant. They...
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The monthly cost of assisted living in Iowa City is slightly higher than the state average of $4,367 and lower than the national average of $4,500. In Des Moines, the state capital, assisted living costs are about $400 per month higher than in Iowa City. Moving north to Cedar Rapids, the monthly cost of care is about $340 per month higher. Seniors in Davenport, part of the Quad Cities along the Iowa-Illinois border, pay $60 per month less than seniors in Iowa City.
Iowa City
$4,410
Iowa
$4,367
United States
$4,500
Des Moines
$4,803
Cedar Rapids
$4,748
Davenport
$4,350
Iowa City seniors pay an average of $4,410 per month for assisted living, but actual costs vary based on the number of services and amenities provided.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Compared with other types of senior care, assisted living is one of the most affordable options for seniors in Iowa City. Assisted living costs about $360 per month less than in-home care and home health care. Although adult day health care costs an average of $1,353 per month, it’s a part-time care option, not a residential one. Since nursing homes provide skilled nursing care, they cost nearly $2,700 per month more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,353
Assisted Living Facility
$4,410
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,072
Iowa has several government agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping seniors maintain their quality of life as they age. Older adults should contact these organizations if they have any questions or concerns about their options for senior care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | (319) 398-5559 | Area Agencies on Aging provide a variety of services to help seniors access health care, nutritional services and other supports. Iowa City's AAA offers transportation services, wellness programs and referrals to other agencies. Staff members also provide care coordination to eligible seniors. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (319) 541-0318 | Iowa has a network of long-term care ombudsmen to investigate and resolve complaints about assisted living communities and other residential facilities. Iowa City's ombudsman serves residents of Johnson, Linn, Benton, Iowa and Washington Counties. |
| Iowa City Senior Center | (319) 356-5000 | Iowa City Senior Center provides opportunities for socialization and support, helping local seniors maintain their independence and avoid isolation. Services are available to residents aged 50 and older. ICSC also operates a fitness facility with group exercise classes available weekly. |
Iowa City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
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