Senior Living in Howard County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Howard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Oaks AL | Elma | Assisted Living | 20 | — |
| Evans Senior Living Community - Memory Care | Cresco | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 16 | — |
| Evans Senior Living Community Assisted Living | Cresco | Assisted Living | 54 | — |
Also in Howard County, from public records: 1 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 Howard County
1 building 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alert Manor | Cresco | 23 | Hertz Farm Management |
Nursing homes in Howard County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Senior Living Community | Cresco | ★★★★★ | 43 | Non profit - Other |
| Colonial Manor of Elma | Elma | ★★★★☆ | 40 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Accura Healthcare of Cresco | Cresco | ★☆☆☆☆ | 46 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
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.