Home to the University of Iowa, Iowa City sits approximately 115 miles from the state capital. Older residents enjoy lower-than-average costs of living and have access to a wide variety of health care services, including specialty care provided by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Iowa City also has comfortable summer temperatures and multiple senior transportation options. As of July 2022, 11% of the city’s 74,373 residents were 65 and older.
Many seniors need help with personal care and activities of daily living, but they don’t necessarily need the skilled nursing services provided by a nursing home. For these seniors, assisted living communities provide just the right level of support. Staff members are available to help with medication administration, grooming and other activities. Seniors in Iowa City pay an average of $4,410 per month for this type of care, which is $43 higher than the state average and $90 less than the U.S. average.
This guide aims to help seniors better understand their options and determine how to pay for assisted living. It also includes a list of free resources to help older adults maintain a high level of well-being.