Iowa City Independent Living

Iowa City Assisted Living / Senior Living Options

Iowa City, IA, is a small sized city with a population of just under 68,000. The city is the home to the University of Iowa. In 2008, Forbes Magazine named the Iowa City metropolitan area the second best small metropolitan area for doing business in the country. The city has a high quality of living that is shown in its thriving senior community. A full directory of Iowa City assisted living facilities can be found through AssistedSeniorLiving.net. They are the best site to give you all the information you need to do nuanced cost analysis of assisted living arrangements in Iowa City.

Assisted living facilities in Iowa City are slightly higher than the state median, but affordable when compared with the national average. The monthly cost for a private ALF room is $3,300, about $100 more than the national average. The monthly cost for a private nursing home room is $5,642. Iowa City’s cost of living is below the U.S. average, rated at 93.2 in the March 2012 cost of living index, versus 100 for the national average. The city also lower crime than the country’s average, rated in the crime index as 171.3, while the national average sits at 319.1.

There are two health care service centers in Iowa City, Mercy Hospital and the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, which is recognized as one of the nation’s best and is the state’s only tertiary care medical center. The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is run by the city itself and has been serving the older adult community for over 30 years. They offer a full slate of classes, groups, events, and activities.

Iowa City is home to a very lively arts community. In 2008, UNESCO designated the city as only the third City of Literature in the world. It is home to the world renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop, of which Flannery O’Connor is an esteemed graduate. The Pedestrian Mall is a place where many gather to indulge in concerts, the Iowa City Jazz Festival, the Iowa City Arts Festival, open air film showings, and other cultural events. The Mall also has many shops, restaurants, and bars to visit. Other attractions include Waterworks Prairie Park, and the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park. The city maintains and operates more than 10 parks that host many recreational and community activities. There are also multiple golf courses near the outskirts of the city. Also outside the city, Sugar Bottoms Public Use Area, Coralville Lake, and MacBride Recreation Area are great for boating and outdoor recreation.

Iowa City is one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country. Choosing an assisted living facility in the city will ensure you or your loved one’s access to a wealth of opportunities catered to the senior community.

Iowa City Senior Care: Quick Facts

Assisted living (state avg, monthly)$2,940
Nursing home, semi-private (monthly)$4,620
Nursing home, private room (monthly)$5,070
In-home homemaker (monthly)$3,720
In-home health aide (monthly)$3,960
Adult day care (monthly)$1,150

Only 2 independent living options are listed directly in Iowa City, so we have added nearby communities within about 120 miles.

Walden Place

Walden Place

2423 Walden Road
Iowa City, IA 52246

Situated on a hill overlooking the famous Mormon Trek Road, Walden Place offers you a scenic and vibrant community to explore and share. We are minutes away from downtown, outlet shopping, casinos and several area...

Cottage Grove Place

Cottage Grove Place

2115 First Avenue Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Choosing where to live in retirement is about more than selecting a residence. You should feel good just being there.

Highland Ridge

Highland Ridge

100 Village View Circle
Williamsburg, IA 52361

Situated upon a lofty hilltop, Highland Ridge offers sweeping views of the Williamsburg community below. The area’s natural appeal is evident. Exceptionally crafted senior apartments, assisted living and a memory care...

Keystone Cedars

Keystone Cedars

6126 Rockwell Drive, N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Keystone Cedars is a lovely and inviting premier assisted living residence in the greater Cedar Rapids Area of Eastern Iowa.

Country Manor

Country Manor

351 West 76th Street
Davenport, IA IA 52806

Country Manor is a unique memory care community providing affordable residential care for seniors in a warm, nurturing environment. A homelike atmosphere, individual freedom and responsibility... enhancing every day....

Palmer Hills

Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You’ll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous unique...

New Perspective Silvis

New Perspective Silvis

1900 10th St
Silvis, IL 61282

Formerly known as Lighthouse at Silvas. Welcome to Lighthouse at Silvis, a senior living community that features senior living apartments, assisted living apartments and memory care.

Allure of Geneseo

Allure of Geneseo

704 South Illinois Street
Geneseo, IL 61254

You’re considering making the decision to move to a senior living community. Selecting a community that fits your wants and needs is important. You have so many choices and options to consider. We hope that as you...

Mallard Point

Mallard Point

2603 Orchard Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Conveniently situated near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Mallard Point offers something for everyone. You can explore the historic Cedar Falls Main Street, the George Wyth Memorial State Park and the Cedar River Ice...

Prophet Manor Apartments

Prophet Manor Apartments

411 West 2nd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277

Affordable housing, also known as income-based housing, includes all types of communities where either some type of financial assistance is available or the rent is controlled for those who live there.

Allure of Prophetstown

Allure of Prophetstown

310 Mosher Drive
Prophetstown, IL 61277

Affordable housing, also known as income-based housing, includes all types of communities where either some type of financial assistance is available or the rent is controlled for those who live there.

The Continental at the Square Senior Living

The Continental at the Square Senior Living

217 North 13th Street
Centerville, IA 52544

This grand old building has emerged as a totally restored and rehabilitated apartment residence for the "well-elderly" with many of the amenities found in fine hotels world wide and is the home of Centerville's finest...

Sunset Fields

Sunset Fields

925 Eisenhower Street
Fennimore, WI 53809

Sunset Fields at Good Samaritan Society - Fennimore offers luxurious affordable housing options for seniors. Built in 2001, Sunset Fields includes 16 safe, clean and affordable one-bedroom apartment homes, exclusively...

Ramsey Village

Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310

Ramsey Village located in Des Moines, Iowa is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. We offer Exceptional Independent Living, Personalized Assisted Living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, and Skilled Nursing Care...

Calvin Community

Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310-3395

Calvin Community is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community providing a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, health center and memory care. Calvin provides services in a...

Beaverdale Estates

Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310

What better place to make your home than in a happy, family-like community surrounded by all the things that make life rich. If you’d like to spend an afternoon out, you can travel a short ways toward the capital to...

Illahee Hills

Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway
Urbandale, IA 50322

Perched atop a rolling hill overlooking a beautiful countryside, Illahee Hills offers you a charming view to call your own. Nestled in a cozy corner northwest of Des Moines, we’re just a few miles from the picturesque...

The Arbordale

The Arbordale

2727 82nd Place
Urbandale, IA 50322

Formerly known as The Reserve on Walnut Creek. We offer value and choice in a beautiful environment. Designed for seniors who want to maintain their independent lifestyles, The Reserve provides luxurious one or two...

Bickford of Peoria

Bickford of Peoria

1920 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614-1265

Family-owned assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Peoria. Help your loved one live happier, healthier - longer.

Aster Assisted Living of Monroe

Aster Assisted Living of Monroe

616 8th Ave
Monroe, WI 53566

The Monroe Angelus Retirement Community is a premier retirement community that allows seniors to maintain their active lifestyles, while also having the comfort and security of support services available. Opened in...

Lutheran Hillside Village

Lutheran Hillside Village

6901 N Galena Rd
Peoria, IL 61614-3111

A continuing care retirement community, Lutheran Hillside Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and REACH Short Stay rehabilitation services all within our community.

This summary also covers Ainsworth, Brighton, Coralville, Crawfordsville, Hills, Iowa City, Kalona, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oakdale, Oxford, Riverside, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, Washington, Wellman, West Chester, Williamsburg and all surrounding areas.