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Best Places to Retire in Iowa

Iowa City – Iowa City (population 65,000) is located in the southeastern part of the state. It is home to 30,000 students at the University of Iowa. It has a culturally active downtown, a lot of amenities, and all the benefits of being home to a major university. Excellent healthcare and many recreational opportunities are available. It has been described as a very desirable retirement destination. (Click here to view full report)

Retirement Community Directory

Find Iowa retirement communities, including active adult communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and more.

Assisted Living Communities

Iowa has a large number a facilities that provide assisted living services for an average price of $3,600 per month. The weather in Iowa is mild compared to states just south. The average temperature across the state is 60.3 degrees thanks to a mild summer and a cold winter that often has snow and temperatures below freezing.

Assisted Living Des Moines

Assisted Living Cedar Rapids

Memory Care

Searching for a memory care facility can be a bit more difficult because of the need to make sure the facility has the capability to grow and change with your loved one as their needs change. The average cost of care in a memory care facility is higher than the surrounding states, but lower than the national average of $6,000 per month.

Memory care Des Moines

Memory Care Cedar Rapids

Nursing Homes

As a loved one ages, their needs change. Finding a facility that can look after a loved one and provide the care they need is critical. There are many qualified nursing facilities in Iowa that can provide 24-hour nursing care with an average monthly cost of $5,000. The lower than average cost of nursing care and the mild weather make Iowa a great option for retirement.

Nursing Homes Des Moines

Nursing Homes Cedar Rapids

Home Health Care

Continuing to live at home is often a goal for seniors. Home health care is a great way to receive the care you need with the comfort of home. Home health care in Iowa costs an average of $3,200 per month for full-time care. Compared to the surrounding states, the cost of home health care is low, making it a viable option.

Home Health Care Des Moines

Home Health Care Cedar Rapids

Active Adult Communities

Independent Living Communities

Continuing Care Retirement Communities