Senior Living in Mahaska County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Mahaska County
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead of Oskaloosa | Oskaloosa | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 142 | — |
Also in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inglenook and Norwich Apartments | Oskaloosa | 82 | Encore Development |
| Oskaloosa Iha Senior Housing I | Oskaloosa | 24 | Keyway Management |
| Oskaloosa Park | Oskaloosa | 22 | Keyway Management |
| Oskaloosa Retiremnt Home | Oskaloosa | 60 | Keyway Management |
| Prairie Homes | New Sharon | 47 | Financial Service Group |
Nursing homes in Mahaska County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Heights Care Center | Oskaloosa | ★★☆☆☆ | 72 | For profit - Corporation |
| Northern Mahaska Specialty Care | Oskaloosa | ★★☆☆☆ | 79 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Oskaloosa Care Center | Oskaloosa | ★☆☆☆☆ | 83 | For 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.

Free guide · 16 pages
Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.