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The Assisted Living Research Institute spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Iowa City area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Iowa City, IA Facilities

Melrose Meadows Retirement Community

Melrose Meadows Retirement Community

350 Dublin Drive, Iowa City, IA 74679

Melrose Meadows Retirement Community

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Freedom, fellowship and fun at Melrose Meadows mean maintenance-free retirement living with a vibrant social life. Located…

4.78

Oaknoll

1 Oaknoll Court, Iowa City, IA 74679

Oaknoll

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Oaknoll Retirement Community offers seniors the opportunity to remain independent and while receiving support tailored to their…

4.77

Keystone Place at Forevergreen

Keystone Place at Forevergreen

1275 W Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, IA 74725

Keystone Place at Forevergreen

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Located about 20 minutes from Iowa City, Keystone Place at Forevergreen is minutes away from local amenities,…

4.22

Bickford Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living

3500 Lower W. Branch Rd., Iowa City, IA 52245

Bickford Senior Living

Assisted Living
Respite

Bickford Senior Living is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens. The…

4.32

Legacy Senior Living

Legacy Senior Living

1020 S. Scott Blvd., Iowa City, IA 52240

Legacy Senior Living

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Legacy Senior Living offers a lifestyle of comfort and care through its variety of care services, including…

4.58

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

6325 Rockwell Dr. NE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is situated on a sprawling campus with plenty of outdoor areas for…

4.74

Garnett Place

Garnett Place

202 35th St. Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Garnett Place

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Garnett Place is a senior living community located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Residents live in private apartments…

4.35

Prairie Hills Senior Living

Prairie Hills Senior Living

2903 F. Ave. NW., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Prairie Hills Senior Living

Assisted Living
Respite

Prairie Hills Senior Living is located only minutes from the medical care providers, shops and restaurants of…

4.79

Corridor Crossing Place

Corridor Crossing Place

136 36th Ave. SW., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Corridor Crossing Place

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Corridor Crossing Place offers seniors all the comforts of home with the added reassurance that assistance is…

3.73

The Views of Cedar Rapids | MeadowView Memory Care

The Views of Cedar Rapids | MeadowView Memory Care

3005 F. Ave. NW., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

The Views of Cedar Rapids | MeadowView Memory Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite
Skilled Nursing

The Views of Cedar Rapids is a locally owned and operated senior living community that provides a…

4.71

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Iowa City area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 36 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 10 hours researching assisted living communities in Iowa City
Read more than 100 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Iowa City is $4,106, which is similar to the state average of $4,073 and the national average of $4,051.

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Iowa City, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 36 communities in the Iowa City area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.