Senior Living in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Pottawattamie County
11 communities licensed by the state of Iowa. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
By city:Assisted Living in Council Bluffs
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Place | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living | 54 | — |
| Avoca Lodge AL | Avoca | Assisted Living | 40 | — |
| Bethany Heights Assisted Living | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living | 120 | — |
| Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (Assisted Living and Memory Care) | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 36 | — |
| Countryhouse Residences for Memory Support | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 36 | — |
| Hansen House | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 52 | — |
| Heritage at Fox Run Assisted Living | Council Bluffs | Independent Living · Assisted Living | 132 | — |
| Heritage at Fox Run Memory Support | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 36 | — |
| Oakland Heights | Oakland | Assisted Living | 24 | — |
| Primrose Retirement Community | Council Bluffs | Assisted Living | 64 | — |
| Rose of Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | Independent Living · Assisted Living | 152 | — |
Also in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Housing | Avoca | 8 | Knudson Management |
| Bluffs Towers | Council Bluffs | 70 | Knudson Management |
| Camelot Village | Council Bluffs | 36 | Foundation Property Management |
| Hawkeye Apartments | Carson | 12 | Knudson Management |
| Kanesville Heights | Council Bluffs | 37 | Kimball Management |
| Maple Park Apartments - Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | 51 | Seldin |
| Minden Senior Citizen Housing | Minden | 12 | Knudson Management |
| North Avenue Tower | Council Bluffs | 100 | Seldin |
| Treynor Senior Citizen Home | Treynor | 5 | Knudson Management |
Nursing homes in Pottawattamie County
7 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Living Center L L C | Council Bluffs | ★★★★☆ | 94 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Prairie Gate | Council Bluffs | ★★☆☆☆ | 72 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Avoca Specialty Care | Avoca | ★☆☆☆☆ | 46 | For profit - Corporation |
| Bethany Lutheran Home | Council Bluffs | ★☆☆☆☆ | 112 | Non profit - Other |
| Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (Independent Living and Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Council Bluffs | ★☆☆☆☆ | 102 | Non profit - Corporation |
| North Crest Living Center | Council Bluffs | ★☆☆☆☆ | 62 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Oakland Manor | Oakland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 61 | 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.
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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.