Senior Living in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Buena Vista County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego Place | Storm Lake | Assisted Living | 84 | — |
| WEL-Life at Alta | Alta | Assisted Living | 57 | — |
Also in Buena Vista County, from public records: 2 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 Buena Vista County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Manor | Storm Lake | 25 | Foundation Property Management |
| Storm Lake Senior Apartments | Storm Lake | 82 | Omega Management Group |
Nursing homes in Buena Vista County
1 Medicare-certified nursing facility with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Manor Retirement Community | Storm Lake | ★★★☆☆ | 93 | Non 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.