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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Muscatine, IA for 2024

Also serving communities of West Liberty.

The average cost of assisted living in Muscatine is $3,760 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 16 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Muscatine. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Muscatine 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Wilton with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Muscatine

Muscatine is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. The city is known for a famous former resident born here in 1897, Emmett Lynn, an actor who appeared in many Western films in the 1940s and '50s. Today, over 23,800 people live in Muscatine, and about one in seven residents — nearly 3,670 people — are 65 years of age or older. 

To help the city’s senior population, there are three assisted living communities in Muscatine. Throughout Iowa, assisted living facilities are inspected and licensed by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Muscatine

  • In Muscatine, the cost of living is 14% lower than the U.S. average, which may appeal to seniors on a fixed income. Low housing costs are the biggest factor, but the city also has below-average transportation costs. In addition, the Davenport metropolitan area’s assisted living facilities are more affordable than the U.S. median. 
  • At 8.98%, Iowa’s top income tax rate is relatively high. However, up to $6,000 in retirement income can be excluded each year, which may help seniors save money. For further tax savings, Iowa doesn’t apply state income tax to seniors' Social Security benefits.
  • The Muscatine area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Trinity Muscatine, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Muscatine has a fixed-route bus service, MuscaBus, that may help seniors get around the city. Several routes are available on weekdays, and two routes provide limited service on Saturdays. Each ride costs only $1, and seniors receive priority seating at the front of the bus. 
  • Muscatine’s violent crime rate is 8.16 per 1,000 residents; this is much higher than the Iowa average of 2.93 per 1,000 residents. However, an individual’s risk is still low. The chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is only one in 123, so seniors may feel comfortable living here.
  • The city has limited arts and culture opportunities for seniors. Some of these opportunities include the National Pearl Button Museum and the Muscatine Art Center. Fortunately, seniors are just a short drive away from Davenport and its thriving arts scene. 

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Paying for Assisted Living in Muscatine

Assisted Living costs in Muscatine start around $3,770 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Muscatine and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Iowa

Davenport

$4,137

US

$4,000

Iowa City

$3,802

Moline

$3,802

Muscatine

$3,770

Bettendorf

$3,100

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Muscatine

The state of Iowa provides several financial assistance programs that may help some Muscatine seniors with the costs of assisted living. Medicaid-eligible seniors may qualify for the Elderly Waiver, which pays for many long-term care services. Muscatine’s SSI recipients may receive cash assistance from the State Supplementary Assistance program to use towards the room-and-board portion of an assisted living facility. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Financial Assistance in Iowa

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 Assisted Living Resources in Muscatine

Muscatine and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Muscatine, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Muscatine

Muscatine-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Iowa

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Pam

I visited this facility

Review of Lutheran Senior Living

The dining area at Lutheran Senior Living was nice, but I wasn't quite as impressed with the rooms. The staff were nice enough, but I had a little bit of a hard time getting them to call me back....

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Barry

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

Review of Addington Place of Muscatine

I have chosen them for my mother. The main thing for us is they seem to care for the residents and the workers seem happy to be there. The other place we toured had different, weird, unique names...

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Assisted Living

Helen

I visited this facility

Review of Lutheran Senior Living

We visited Lutheran Living a week ago. They have always been very kind and very attentive. With the situation now, they are just very aware and very good at trying to take care of everything as...

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