Senior Living in Cedar County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Cedar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Assisted Living | Clarence | Assisted Living | 36 | — |
| Prairie Hills at Tipton | Tipton | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 70 | — |
Also in Cedar 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 Cedar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Square Apartments | Lowden | 16 | Norton Partners |
| Feldhahn Housing | Durant | 16 | National Management |
| Inland Senior Citizen Housing | Bennett | 4 | Kartay Apartments Mgmt |
| Pioneer Terrace | Mechanicsville | 25 | Right Way Management Services LL |
| Tipton Senior Park Phase III Apartments | Tipton | 15 | Right Way Management Services |
Nursing homes in Cedar County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Nursing Home | Clarence | ★★★★★ | 46 | For profit - Corporation |
| Mechanicsville Specialty Care | Mechanicsville | ★★★★★ | 39 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Cedar Manor Nursing Home | Tipton | ★★★★☆ | 54 | Non profit - Other |
| Crestview Specialty Care | West Branch | ★☆☆☆☆ | 65 | 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.