Assisted living in Iowa

335 licensed homes, licensed capacity 21,087. Assisted Living Program: 223. Assisted Living Program - Dementia-Specific: 112.

From the official licence list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in Iowa by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in Iowa?

The official licence list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division has 335 licensed homes in Iowa, with a combined licensed capacity of 21,087 (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026).

Which cities in Iowa have the most licensed homes?

Des Moines (12), Cedar Rapids (9), Davenport (9), Council Bluffs (7) and Sioux City (7).

What licence types does Iowa use for assisted living?

On this list: Assisted Living Program (223) and Assisted Living Program - Dementia-Specific (112).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources