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Senior Living Costs in Iowa City, IA (2026)

The 2024 Iowa cost-of-care survey puts assisted living in Iowa City at $5,184 per month. Nursing home care runs higher, at $8,927 per month for a semi-private room and $9,657 for a private room. For in-home support, home health aide services average $7,436 per month and homemaker services $6,673 per month.

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Monthly Senior Care Costs in Iowa City (2026)

Care Type Monthly (est.) Source
Assisted living $5,184 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Iowa)
Home health aide $7,436 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Iowa)
Nursing home (semi-private) $8,927 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Iowa)

These figures are starting points. Actual monthly costs vary by care level, unit type, and the services included in a community's base rate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living Costs in Iowa City

How much does assisted living cost in Iowa City, Iowa?
Iowa's 2024 cost-of-care survey puts assisted living at $5,184 per month in Iowa City, which is $235 below the A Place for Mom national average of $5,419.
How much does nursing home care cost in Iowa City?
According to 2024 Iowa survey data, nursing home care runs $8,927 per month for a semi-private room and $9,657 per month for a private room.

By USR Editorial Team, Senior Living Cost Analysts

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