Senior Living in Buchanan County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Buchanan County
3 communities licensed by the state of Iowa. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Assisted Living | Fairbank | Assisted Living | 20 | — |
| Prairie Hills at Independence | Independence | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 104 | — |
| Winding Creek Meadows | Jesup | Assisted Living | 48 | — |
Also in Buchanan County, from public records: 5 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Iowa costs a median of $5,381 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Iowa: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Buchanan County
5 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hous | Independence | 92 | Kartay Apartments Mgmt |
| Community Housing Wildberry Manor | Independence | 24 | Kartay Apartments Mgmt |
| Jesup SR Citz Housing | Jesup | 21 | Kartay Apartments Mgmt |
| Quasqueton Housing | Quasqueton | 5 | Kartay Apartments Mgmt |
| Winthrop Housing | Winthrop | 9 | Kartay Apartments Mgmt |
Nursing homes in Buchanan County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County Health Center | Independence | ★★★★☆ | 39 | Government - County |
| Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus | Independence | ★★☆☆☆ | 70 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.