Iowa Assisted Living

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Iowa is a quintessential midwestern state with a lot of small-town charm and open country, with assisted living facilities spread throughout the state.

The state is very much in the heartland of the United States as its bordered by six different states, making it a convenient place for out-of-state family members to visit their elderly loved ones who’ve retired to Iowa. It makes for quick travel to a number of other bigger cities in connecting states regardless of the direction.

The Hawkeye State is driven by its farm and dairy land, as well as a number of manufacturing industries. Outdoor recreation like hunting and fishing are popular in the state.

Iowa also lacks any sizable metropolitan area which many find comforting as senior communities in the state are notoriously small, quiet, friendly and have very little traffic.

Assisted Living in Iowa Monthly Costs

Iowa is one of the cheaper states in the Midwest for assisted living and senior housing in general. The median cost for an assisted living room for a month is $3,600 per month, which is approximately a hundred dollars less than the national average.

The state has even more affordable senior housing in select parts of the state where rates sometimes begin at $2,200 per month and even more are available from between $3,000 to $3,500 per month.

The most affordable cities in Iowa for assisted living based on median costs are Oelwein, Fort Dodge, Pomeroy, Atlantic and Burlington. If you are searching by county, first consider Fayette County, Webster County and Cass County for affordability.

Meanwhile, the cities of Robins, Waukee, and Adel are known for being costly. The counties of Dallas, Polk, Dickinson, Dubuque and Marion are known for being more upscale, with higher average monthly rates for assisted living.

Iowa has over 3 million residents. In comparison the rest of the Midwest, it has more people compared to Nebraska and Kansas, yet less than Ohio and Illinois.

Financial Aid for Iowa Assisted Living

Iowa has two primary types of financial aid for seniors. The HCBS Elderly Waiver is a state-funded program that helps cover Iowa assisted living costs.
The Health and Disability Waiver can also assist with financial burdens, though it is only available for retirees 65 or under.

Various Types of Assisted Living in Iowa

Iowa has about 100 different assisted living centers that are of the common types like adult foster care and residential care facilities. Other types of assisted living in Iowa include intermediate care facilities, hospices, and elderly group homes.

The Health Facilities Division under the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals supervises and licenses all applicable facilities.