Senior Living in Clayton County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Clayton County
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Independent and Assisted Living | Guttenberg | Assisted Living | 36 | — |
| Garden View Senior Community | Monona | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 56 | — |
| Kingston Court | Elkader | Assisted Living | 42 | — |
| River Living Center | Guttenberg | Assisted Living | 11 | — |
| Tower Living Center | Garnavillo | Assisted Living | 7 | — |
| Turner Pointe Assisted Living | McGregor | Assisted Living | 18 | — |
Also in Clayton County, from public records: 1 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 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.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Clayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan – Grand Meadows Glen | Postville | Independent living | — | Good Samaritan Society |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Clayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luana Housing | Luana | 5 | Hertz Farm Management |
| Monona Housing | Monona | 20 | Hertz Farm Management |
| Prestige Court | Garnavillo | 9 | Hertz Farm Management |
| Strawberry Homes | Strawberry Point | 16 | Hertz Farm Management |
| Valley View Apartments | Mc Gregor | 15 | Horizon Mgmt |
Nursing homes in Clayton County
5 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Convalescent Home | Edgewood | ★★★★★ | 56 | For profit - Corporation |
| Guttenberg Care Center | Guttenberg | ★★★★★ | 46 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Elkader Care Center | Elkader | ★★★★☆ | 40 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Great River Care Center | Mc Gregor | ★★★★☆ | 39 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Strawberry Point Lutheran Home | Strawberry Point | ★★★★☆ | 16 | 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.