Senior Living in Lee County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Lee County
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkwood Village of Fort Madison (Assisted Living) | Fort Madison | Assisted Living | 42 | — |
| Birkwood Village of Fort Madison Memory Care | Fort Madison | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 24 | — |
| River Hills Village | Keokuk | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care | 64 | — |
| River Valley Place of Fort Madison | Fort Madison | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 70 | — |
| The Kensington | Fort Madison | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 134 | — |
Also in Lee County, from public records: 9 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 Lee County
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Meadow | Keokuk | 24 | Keyway Management |
| Eagle Bluff Apartments Phase II | Fort Madison | 24 | Keyway Management |
| Eagle Bluff I | Fort Madison | 24 | Keyway Management |
| Fort Madison Park | Fort Madison | 22 | Keyway Management |
| Montrose Senior Apartments | Montrose | 16 | National Management |
| Parkview Apartments | West Point | 23 | Liberty Realty |
| River Terrace Apartments | Keokuk | 46 | CRV Associates |
| Rose Michael Gardens | Fort Madison | 14 | West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging |
| Southview Apartments | Donnellson | 15 | Liberty Realty |
Nursing homes in Lee County
6 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Valley | Keokuk | ★★★★★ | 83 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center | Keokuk | ★★★★★ | 55 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Montrose Health Center | Montrose | ★★★★☆ | 44 | For profit - Corporation |
| West Point Care Center | West Point | ★★★★☆ | 46 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| River Hills Village in Keokuk | Keokuk | ★★★☆☆ | 84 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Birkwood Village of Fort Madison (Independent Living and Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Fort Madison | ★★☆☆☆ | 80 | 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.