Council Bluffs serves as the seat of Pottawattamie County in Southwest Iowa and sits within the Omaha Metropolitan Area. In 2024, assisted living communities in this region charge around $6,150 per month, with local fees exceeding state and national norms by hundreds of dollars. To promote access to diverse options, the city houses 6 facilities, and 58 operate nearby.
The following guide includes 529 reviews consumer reviews of local assisted communities, which contribute to an average satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
57 West Ferndale Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4.6
(13 reviews)
"My husband has his own room and shower in Amelia Senior Living. When I walk in there I could just feel there's no tension and everybody gets along. The people that run it are still working with me on different little things, and they're always happy...."
$4,025
3000 Risen Son Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3.7
(15 reviews)
"I visited Risen Son Christian Village. I went and talked to the guy and looked at the apartment for my sister. You walked down the hall and the staff was just very nice and acknowledging. The rooms were small, and that's one of the reasons why she di..."
$1,663
3121 MacIneery Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
4.6
(16 reviews)
"The Heritage at Fox Run was very comfortable, welcoming, and very considerate to everybody that they're caring for. The staff was very nice, helpful, and willing to answer all questions...."
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1801 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My parents really liked Primrose. The rooms were a little bit larger. Mom and Dad liked the simpler food, and it was really good. There was a chef who didn't make gourmet food. The facility probably gets more farm clients, which might explain the foo..."
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11 Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I went to Bethany Heights Assisted Living. It was really a nice place. It provided everything that we were looking for. The staff was very professional and very thoughtful. The rooms were really nice-sized. Everything looked well-maintained. We looke..."
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2306 Sherwood Drive Council , Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured The Rose of Council Bluffs. I liked it. It's just that the available apartment was way too much walking. I'm on a walker, and my legs give out fast. That was just too far away. Everybody was good to me. The facility was clean, and the room s..."
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3101 N 168th St, Omaha, NE 68116
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$5,500
1028 JoAnn Drive, Blair, NE 68008
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother wants to go to Carter Place. It's a small community. She liked it. There's nothing least I liked at all. I just like it. I had my mother on the phone so she could talk to the guy because she's in Wisconsin and she was just happy. The staff ..."
$4,293
9220 Western Ave, Omaha, NE 68114
4.6
(13 reviews)
"My brother is in Astoria Senior Living - Omaha. It's beautiful, freshly done, painted, and recarpeted. It's small, but he's very happy there. The people that work there are really nice, and we had a little issue with his medication, and they fixed it..."
$2,795
CARING STARS WINNER
20800 West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022
4.5
(29 reviews)
"Tracy and Erika rock! They have been saints and helped my wife navigate the challenges of getting her mom settled!..."
$4,555
5728 South 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68137
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We have placed my mother here. We have visited the place as we were moving her in, but we haven't since then because they're on lockdown. My mother has been there for three months now. The place is wonderful. They have fireplace right on the lower le..."
$3,900
11909 Miracle Hills Dr, Omaha, NE 68154
4.5
(8 reviews)
"The people at Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Miracle Hills were very friendly. The pricing was somewhat affordable. Their menus and their food seemed to be pretty nice. I didn't taste any of it, but it smelled very well. I think my mother-in-law wi..."
$3,995
PROMOTION!
2820 South 80th, Omaha, NE 68124
4.3
(67 reviews)
"Crown Pointe is five all the way. It's just a little more expensive than the other place, and there didn't seem to be any real difference in care. The rooms were a little bit bigger, but we didn't need bigger. We saw a one-bedroom. We saw the atrium,..."
$2,500
PROMOTION!
445 S 193rd St, Elkhorn, NE 68022
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My wife and I visited Symphony Pointe here in Omaha. It's a very, very nice facility. I think that would be the one my mother would go to. It's a brand-new facility. It's like going into a luxury resort or apartment complex. The staff who gave the to..."
$3,750
7337 Hickory, Omaha, NE 68124
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I went to Bickford of Omaha - Hickory yesterday. It was a nice place. It's small, which makes it nicer. In my mind, it needs to be small, and it was. It's very well done and very tasteful. I like that they offer a variety of home-cooked meals, and I ..."
$4,410
CARING STARS WINNER
1913 Hwy 34 East, Plattsmouth, NE 68048
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Plattsmouth was very nice. I kind of have a drop foot, and there were in the hallways a little bit of dips throughout it. I think that was the only thing that seemed to bother me in regards to it. Everything else was ..."
$3,680
11308 Blondo, Omaha, NE 68164
4.0
(7 reviews)
"Bickford of Omaha Blondo was wonderful. They had a place where they could all get together and visit. The eating area was very nice and the whole place was very nice. It felt like going to my grandmother. The lady was so sweet and so caring, and she ..."
$4,410
4801 N 52nd St, Omaha, NE 68104
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I went to visit the House of Hope Alzheimer's Care. I was very impressed with the facility and the couple of people that I talked to there. It looks like an ideal spot, but my problem with it was that it's quite a ways from where I work. Their rooms ..."
$5,290
6991 S 178th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68136
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured The Brant at Gretna. It was beautiful. I would have gone there had it been closer. It's not that far. It's just off the beaten path, the way my kids go. I did have food there, and the food was very good. It has a meal plan similar to the oth..."
$3,600
17620 Poppleton Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My sister has moved into Edgewood Omaha Memory Care (Formerly Edgewood Vista Omaha). It wasn't my choice, but it was her son's. So far, I'm satisfied with it as far as being able to communicate with someone there at any time, and from what I saw abou..."
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Assisted Living
Cynthia
3.0
Review of Amelia Senior Living
I toured Amelia Senior Living, and I didn't care for the place at all. I didn't care for the smell when I walked in. The staff was great. The rooms were not updated, and the common areas were small.
Assisted Living
Paula
5.0
Review of Amelia Senior Living
My husband has his own room and shower in Amelia Senior Living. When I walk in there I could just feel there's no tension and everybody gets along. The people that run it are still working with me...
Assisted Living
Christine
5.0
Review of Risen Son Christian Village
I visited Risen Son Christian Village. I went and talked to the guy and looked at the apartment for my sister. You walked down the hall and the staff was just very nice and acknowledging. The rooms...
Assisted living in Council Bluffs costs around $6,150 per month, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate surpasses the state median by almost $1,000. While rates in Des Moines trend higher at approximately $6,713, other cities in Iowa offer more budget-friendly care. For example, in Sioux City and Waterloo, rates run notably lower at about $5,249 and $4,163, respectively.
Council Bluffs
$6,150
Iowa
$5,200
United States
$5,350
Sioux City
$5,249
Des Moines
$6,713
Ames
$5,950
Waterloo
$4,163
The average cost of assisted living in Council Bluffs is $4,523 per month, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is around 5% higher than the U.S. average rate of $4,300, but 11% above Iowa’s median of $4,073.
Seniors in the Council Bluffs area can have the cost of their assisted living accommodation subsidized by the Medicaid program. Medicaid waivers are also available for individuals who require long-term care that they are unable to pay for themselves.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Assisted living residents in Council Bluffs pay around $6,150 per month. This rate runs lower than costs for specialized alternatives, with seniors paying roughly $7,627 for home health care and $9,125 for nursing home care. However, seniors who opt for in-home care pay lower fees of around $4,099, and those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $1,625.
In-Home Care
$4,099
Home Health Care
$7,627
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$6,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Since data for Council Bluffs is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Omaha, NE, instead.
Council Bluffs supports its older residents through a variety of free and low-cost resources. Seniors can receive assistance to apply for benefits, participate in various recreational programs and access advocacy and help to defend their rights as residents of assisted living facilities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs Healthy Living Center | (712) 323-5995 | The Healthy Living Center offers multiple activities to help seniors in Council Bluffs stay engaged with their community. There are fitness and cardio classes tailored to the needs of older adults. Recreational activities may include book clubs, card games and crafts groups. Additionally, residents can take advantage of amenities such as the therapeutic pool and on-site wellness center, as well as educational programs aimed at retirees with Parkinson’s disease and other health issues. |
| Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 236-1430 | The OSLTCO investigates and resolves issues reported by or on behalf of residents in assisted living communities across Iowa. Individual guidance is available to help older adults and families understand their long-term care options and find a facility that meets their needs. Problems that the ombudsman can help with include care practices, food quality, lack of hygiene, abuse and any other concern affecting a senior’s quality of life. |
| Connections Area Agency on Aging | (800) 432-9209 | The Connections Area Agency on Aging helps local retirees access local resources. Staff members provide information about enrolling in Medicare and solving coverage issues, and a variety of services are available to support residents who are waiting for placement in an assisted living facility. Evidence-based programs can teach the basics of fall prevention and diabetes self-management. Those who want to contribute to good causes in the community can also take part in several opportunities through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). |
| Pottawattamie County Veterans Affairs | (712) 328-5797 | The Pottawattamie County Veterans Affairs office can assist senior veterans with completing forms and submitting applications for benefits earned through their service. Staff members screen veterans to determine their eligibility for VA entitlements that can help them pay for assisted living, which may include disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits. |
Council Bluffs-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.
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