Senior Living in O'Brien County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in O'Brien County
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobble Creek AL of Sheldon | Sheldon | Assisted Living | 12 | — |
| Community Memorial AL | Hartley | Assisted Living | 32 | — |
| Prairie View Inn | Sanborn | Assisted Living | 26 | — |
| Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest AL | Sheldon | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 152 | — |
Also in O'Brien 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 O'Brien 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park Apartments ~ Sheldon | Sheldon | 48 | Midstates Development |
Nursing homes in O'Brien County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Home | Sanborn | ★★★★★ | 55 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Community Memorial Health Center | Hartley | ★★★☆☆ | 62 | Non profit - Other |
| Sanford Senior Care Sheldon | Sheldon | ★☆☆☆☆ | 70 | 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.