257 nursing homes communities across 77 cities in Iowa. Iowa's senior population skews older than the US median and the state's care market spans Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and the Quad Cities.
A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.
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West Des Moines, IA
Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA
Johnston, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Cedar Falls, IA
Perry, IA
Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Oskaloosa, IA
Ames, IA
Dubuque, IA
Nursing Homes (typical US range)
$7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room)
Skilled nursing is the most expensive senior-care setting. Medicare pays for short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days) after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term stays are usually paid by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or private pay; most long-stay residents end up on Medicaid after spending down their savings.
Iowa has a cost of living that is about 10% lower than the national average. The price is lower than the average in every category, with groceries and transportation nearing the norm but remaining below. Iowa excels in its housing costs, which are almost 24 points below the national average, with a median home cost that is about half as much. If you're looking to buy a home in Iowa, it can be easy to find one without spending too much. So look to Iowa for your next adventure, as it will not disappoint you at all. Iowa's cost-of-living index is 90.1 (100 = US average). The median home price is around $147,800. Average rent runs about $789 a month.
Skilled nursing fits seniors who need 24-hour licensed medical care, short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or active treatment for conditions assisted living can't safely manage. It is not the right level of care for someone who's mostly independent - that's assisted living or independent living. Many families use skilled nursing only as a final stage, or for short-term rehab.
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