Senior Living in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Cerro Gordo County
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley AL | Clear Lake | Assisted Living | 98 | — |
| Cornerstone AL | Mason City | Assisted Living | 90 | — |
| Country Meadow Place | Mason City | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 49 | — |
| Courtyard A.L. | Clear Lake | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care | 18 | — |
| Homestead Assisted Living | Mason City | Assisted Living | 70 | — |
| Kentucky Ridge Neighborhood AL | Mason City | Assisted Living | 120 | — |
| Shepherd's Glen | Mason City | Assisted Living | 40 | — |
Also in Cerro Gordo County, from public records: 1 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 8 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.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Cerro Gordo County
1 community from public records. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so these have no state license or inspection record.
| Community | City | Type | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cooperative of Mason City | Mason City | 55+ apartments | 50 | Real Estate Equities Development |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Cerro Gordo County
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park Apartments ~ Mason City | Mason City | 64 | Midstates Development |
| Grant Village | Mason City | 64 | Cardinal Capital Management |
| Lakeland Park Apartments | Clear Lake | 56 | Oakleaf Real Estate Management |
| Pilgrim Place | Mason City | 34 | Foundation Property Management |
| Regency Apartments | Mason City | 40 | Foundation Property Management |
| Shalom Tower II | Mason City | 48 | Good Shepherd |
| The Meadows Lake Congregate Care | Clear Lake | 24 | Meadows Management |
| Three Links Apartments | Mason City | 31 | Keyway Management |
Nursing homes in Cerro Gordo County
5 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Community Nursing Home | Rockwell | ★★★★★ | 40 | For profit - Corporation |
| Oakwood Care Center | Clear Lake | ★★★☆☆ | 76 | For profit - Corporation |
| Good Shepherd Health Center | Mason City | ★★☆☆☆ | 180 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center | Mason City | ★★☆☆☆ | 71 | For profit - Corporation |
| I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center | Mason City | ★☆☆☆☆ | 82 | 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.