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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Dubuque

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals maintains the rules and regulations for licensing health facilities, including assisted living facilities. Facilities must seek their licensing through this organization, and seniors and their families can search for assisted living communities on the website.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Dubuque

  • Dubuque’s cost of living is on par with the state’s average and 18 points less than the national average. Seniors find the cost of groceries and transportation to be cheaper than average, while health care costs are close to national norms.
  • Dubuque has a typical Midwest climate with 194 sunny days per year. The summer weather scores 8.9 out of 10 thanks to warm temperatures, but winter scores 4.2 due to the cold and snow that is common in this region. However, assisted living communities typically have indoor recreation areas available during poor weather.
  • Low violent crime rates of 14.1 out of 100 are a perk for Dubuque seniors. This is less than the national score of 22.7. Property crime rates are higher than average, scoring 42.1 out of 100. However, assisted living communities provide security systems and safety protocols to help offset this higher rate.
  • Seniors in Dubuque benefit from quality health care options. The city has 233 physicians per 100,000 residents. It also has two hospitals, the UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital and the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
  • The state of Iowa is considered moderately tax-friendly to retirees. Retirement account withdrawals are partially taxed, as is pension income. However, Social Security income is not taxed. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Dubuque

The average monthly cost for assisted living care in Dubuque is $4,525.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living care in Dubuque costs $4,525, which is just $25 higher than the national average. It’s also higher than Iowa’s statewide average of $4,367. Across the state as a whole, the highest prices are found in Des Moines, which averages $4,803, and Cedar Rapids, which has an average of $4,748. Costs in Sioux City are the lowest in the state at $377 less than in Dubuque. Davenport is also lower at $4,350

Dubuque

$4,525

Iowa

$4,367

United States

$4,500

Des Moines

$4,803

Cedar Rapids

$4,748

Davenport

$4,350

Sioux City

$4,148

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Dubuque have several care options at various price points. Assisted Living has one of the lower costs at $4,525 monthly, but adult day health care is the most affordable at $1,408. In contrast, nursing home care is the most expensive, costing $2,775 more than assisted living. In-home care is more affordable and costs $5,291 per month. Home health care, which includes professional medical services at home, is also $5,291.

In-Home Care

$5,291

Home Health Care

$5,291

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$4,525

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,300

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dubuque

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Dubuque

Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, so many of the region’s nonprofit and government agencies that help seniors are located within the city limits. From these organizations, seniors and their families can access free or low-cost resources to help them choose long-term care options and navigate the other challenges of retirement.

ResourceContactService
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging(800) 779-8707This organization coordinates care services for local seniors. It also provides health insurance counseling and assistance, and it oversees community-based programs to assist seniors and their caregivers.
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness Services(800) 779-8707This program assists older adults who are at risk for abuse or neglect. Seniors or family members of seniors can reach out to the EAPA to get free help identifying and eliminating chances of abuse. The group follows up with the senior as long as necessary to ensure their safety.
Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(563) 210-7439The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program protects seniors against abuse and neglect in assisted living and other care facilities. Seniors can reach out to request intervention if they suspect abuse. The ombudsman works with the senior and the facility to resolve the concern and ensure adequate care.
Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Office(563) 589-7840Dubuque County Veterans Affairs office provides help to local seniors who are qualified veterans. Through the office, vets can get assistance applying for and utilizing their veteran's benefits. These include pensions, health care and burial benefits.
Iowa Legal Aid Northeast Iowa Regional Office(800) 532-1275Iowa Legal Aid has an office in Dubuque that provides free legal help to low-income seniors. Seniors can apply for free legal help for concerns such as benefits appeals, guardianship issues and estate planning from qualified attorneys.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dubuque

Dubuque Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Reviewer RC#0818d

I visited this facility

Review of Oak Park Place Dubuque

The tour I had at Oak Park Place Dubuque was very informative, well-organized, and the information package was good. They were very friendly and very helpful. They had a variety of activities. They...

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Doug H.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Trustwell Living at Eagle Point Place

We are so happy Mom found her home here. The staff is amazing! They are helpful, friendly, and kind beyond compare. We looked at three other facilities prior to EAP, and Mom knew the minute she...

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Gina

I visited this facility

Review of Sunset Park Place

We're planning to move my mom to Sunset Park Place. We met with Shelly, she was great, she showed us around, and explained everything. We've seen two of the one bedrooms, the smaller one and the...

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