Senior Living in Wapello County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Wapello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge | Ottumwa | Assisted Living | 48 | — |
| Kindred House of Ottumwa | Ottumwa | Assisted Living | 62 | — |
| Pennsylvania Place | Ottumwa | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care | 102 | — |
| Pennsylvania Place AL | Ottumwa | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 134 | — |
| River Valley Place of Ottumwa | Ottumwa | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 100 | — |
Also in Wapello 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 Wapello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Apartments ~ Ottumwa | Ottumwa | 44 | CRV Associates |
Nursing homes in Wapello County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa | Ottumwa | ★★★★☆ | 126 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Ridgewood Specialty Care | Ottumwa | ★★★★☆ | 60 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Vista Woods Care Center | Ottumwa | ★★★★☆ | 60 | 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.