Nursing Homes in Iowa: Short-Term and Long-Term Care

Assisted living and nursing home facilities in Iowa are licensed and inspected by the state department of health or social services, which maintains a public registry of licensed facilities and their inspection histories. Iowa residents may also be eligible for Medicaid-funded long-term care programs that help cover the cost of nursing home or assisted living services for qualifying individuals.

Assisted Living Nursing Home locations are available in 286 cities across Iowa. They are spread across 99 counties.

Cities with the highest concentration include Des Moines, Dubuque, Davenport, which tend to have more facilities due to larger senior populations, proximity to major medical centers, and higher overall healthcare infrastructure in those communities.

Families in Iowa researching long-term care options should also contact the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which advocates for residents' rights and can assist with complaints or concerns about a facility's care standards.

Residents of Iowa researching care options for a family member should consult the state's Area Agency on Aging, which provides free counseling about long-term care options, Medicaid eligibility, and community-based services that may allow an individual to remain at home longer before transitioning to a residential facility.

Browse Assisted Living Nursing Home by county across Iowa to find the nearest location.