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Iowa City – Iowa City (population 65,000) is located in the southeastern part of the state. It is home to the University of Iowa with 30,000 students. It has a culturally active downtown, many 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)

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Active Adult Communities

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Independent Living Communities

Des Moines Calvin Community (Visit our site)
4210 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-6141
Ottumwa Great Oak Estates (Visit our site)
(A Good Samaritan Community)
2035 Chester Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-684-3553
Urbandale Deerfield (Visit our site)
13731 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50323
— E-mail us —
515-267-0438 or 877-336-9478
Illahee Hills (Visit our site)
8308 Colby Parkway
Urbandale, IA  50322
800-209-8955
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Des Moines Calvin Community (Visit our site)
4210 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-6141
Ottumwa Great Oak Estates (Visit our site)
(A Good Samaritan Community)
2035 Chester Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-684-3553
Urbandale Deerfield (Visit our site)
13731 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50323
— E-mail us —
515-267-0438 or 877-336-9478
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Assisted Living Communities

Please see our Des Moines Assisted Living and Cedar Rapids Assisted Living guides for a comprehensive list of assisted living facilities in each area

Des Moines Calvin Community (Visit our site)
4210 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-6141
Ottumwa Great Oak Estates (Visit our site)
(A Good Samaritan Community)
2035 Chester Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-684-3553
Urbandale Deerfield (Visit our site)
13731 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50323
— E-mail us —
515-267-0438 or 877-336-9478
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Memory Care

Please see our Des Moines Memory Care and Cedar Rapids Memory Care guides for a comprehensive list of memory care facilities in each area

Ottumwa Great Oak Estates (Visit our site)
(A Good Samaritan Community)
2035 Chester Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-684-3553
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Nursing Homes

Please see our Des Moines Nursing Homes and Cedar Rapids Nursing Home guides for a comprehensive list of Nursing Homes in each area

Des Moines Calvin Community (Visit our site)
4210 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-6141
Ottumwa Great Oak Estates (Visit our site)
(A Good Samaritan Community)
2035 Chester Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-684-3553
Urbandale Deerfield (Visit our site)
13731 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50323
— E-mail us —
515-267-0438 or 877-336-9478
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Home Health Care

Please see our Des Moines Home Health Care and Cedar Rapids Home Health Care guides for a comprehensive list of home health care providers in each area

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