Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dubuque, IA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Dubuque, IA area.

In Dubuque, Iowa, seniors represent a substantial 38.8% of the population, highlighting the importance of quality senior living options in the area. With 14 facilities within the city and 17 more in the surrounding area, Dubuque provides a wide spectrum of choices, from independent living to assisted living and nursing homes. The average cost for assisted living stands at a budget-friendly $3,388 per month, making it an alluring option compared to statewide and national costs. In this guide, we'll delve into the top senior living communities in Dubuque, helping you identify the facility that best meets your needs or those of a loved one.

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17 Communities were found near Dubuque, IA
Luther Manor Independent Living

Luther Manor Independent Living

3131 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001 (0.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Home Care Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home Senior Apartments

Luther Manor is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing a full continuum of care for seniors in the greater Dubuque area.

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Pool
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Home Instead - Dubuque, IA

Home Instead - Dubuque, IA

2728 Asbury Rd Suite 775, Dubuque, IA 52001 (0.6 mi from city center)
Home Care

Home Instead provides in-home senior care services tailored to help aging adults live safely and comfortably in their own homes.

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St. Mary's Apartments

St. Mary's Apartments

2955 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 (1 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments

St. Mary's Apartments offer a unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience in the heart of Dubuque, Iowa.

Mount Pleasant Home
Our Rating:
of 5
3

Mount Pleasant Home

1695 Mount Pleasant St, Dubuque, IA 52001 (1 mi from city center)
Independent Living

Mount Pleasant Home is an independent-living residence that provides family-style meals, housekeeping, activities, and more.

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Our Rating:
of 5
3
Housekeeping services
Wi-Fi
Meals
Dining room
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Resident parking
Guest parking
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One Bedroom - Request A Quote For Details
The Rose of Dubuque
Our Rating:
of 5
5

The Rose of Dubuque

3390 Lake Ridge Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

The Rose of Dubuque offers affordable assisted living in spacious private one- and two-bedroom apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site.

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Our Rating:
of 5
5
Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Meals
Dining room
Fitness center and classes
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Technology center
Outdoor areas
Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
Laundry services
Gardening
Screening room
Social and common areas
Transportation services
One Bedroom - Starting at $712 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $830 per month
The Woodlands
Our Rating:
of 5
5

The Woodlands

3460 Starlite Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 (1.3 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

The Woodlands offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for non-smokers 55 and older in a cat-friendly community.

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Our Rating:
of 5
5
Pet-friendly
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Sunset Park Place
Our Rating:
of 5
4.5

Sunset Park Place

3730 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002 (1.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Sunset Park Place is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services.

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of 5
4.5
Housekeeping services
Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Concierge services
Meals
Dining room
Fitness center and classes
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Art classes
Outdoor areas
Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
Laundry services
Social and common areas
Transportation services
Studio - Starting at $3,495 per month
One Bedroom - Starting at $3,995 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $4,995 per month

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Oak Park Place - Dubuque
Our Rating:
of 5
4.5

Oak Park Place - Dubuque

1381 Oak Park Place, Dubuque, IA 52002 (1.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Oak Park Place Dubuque is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

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Our Rating:
of 5
4.5
Housekeeping services
Pet-friendly
Meals
Dining room
Fitness center and classes
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Outdoor areas
Laundry services
Screening room
Social and common areas
Transportation services
Studio - Request A Quote For Details
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Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
Our Rating:
of 5
4.5

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place

2700 Matthew John Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002 (1.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place provides compassionate assisted living and independent living in Dubuque, IA.

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Our Rating:
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4.5
Housekeeping services
Pet-friendly
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Henry Stout
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Henry Stout

125 W 9th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 (2 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

Henry Stout Senior Apartments is a senior living facility located in downtown Dubuque, Iowa, offering convenient access to shopping centers, dining options, pharmacies, and medical centers.

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Our Rating:
of 5
4
Outdoor areas
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Bethany Home
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Bethany Home

1005 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 (2.6 mi from city center)
Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Bethany Home offers exceptional care and quality living for seniors, including independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care.

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Our Rating:
of 5
4
Housekeeping services
Meals
Dining room
Fitness center and classes
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Stonehill Care Ctr
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Stonehill Care Ctr

3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 (2.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home Senior Apartments

Stonehill Communities offers a continuum of care services including independent living, assisted living, and higher levels of care at their Health Center.

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4
Housekeeping services
Wi-Fi
Pool
Meals
Dining room
Fitness center and classes
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Technology center
Outdoor areas
Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
Laundry services
Gardening
Social and common areas
Transportation services
Studio - Request A Quote For Details
One Bedroom - Starting at $588 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $882 per month
Assisi Village Of Stonehill
Our Rating:
of 5
5

Assisi Village Of Stonehill

1001 Assisi Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001 (3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Assisi Village at Stonehill Communities provides assisted living and memory care services with a variety of apartment options and amenities.

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5
Housekeeping services
Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Meals
Dining room
Fitness center and classes
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Technology center
Outdoor areas
Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
Laundry services
Gardening
Social and common areas
Transportation services
Studio - Request A Quote For Details
One Bedroom - Request A Quote For Details
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Ahva Living of East Dubuque
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

430 Sidney St, East Dubuque, IL 61025 (3.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Senior Apartments

Ahva Living of East Dubuque is a senior living facility offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services in a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Our Rating:
of 5
4
Housekeeping services
Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Meals
Dining room
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Art classes
Outdoor areas
Guest parking
Laundry services
Gardening
Social and common areas
Transportation services
One Bedroom - Starting at $1,338 per month
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Sunnycrest Manor
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Sunnycrest Manor

2375 Roosevelt St, Dubuque, IA 52001 (3.5 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Sunnycrest Manor is a long-term care facility overlooking the Mississippi River on the bluffs of Dubuque, Iowa, serving residents with financial need who require nursing facility, skilled, or intermediate care facility for the intellectually disabled levels of care.

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4
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Shared Bedroom - Request A Quote For Details
Shady Rest Care Ctr
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Shady Rest Care Ctr

701 Johnson St NW, Cascade, IA 52033 (21 mi from city center)
Memory Care Nursing Home

Shady Rest Care Center is a 46-bed Medicaid- and Medicare-approved nursing home with a 12-bed memory care unit offering long-term nursing care, respite care, dementia care, and skilled therapy programs.

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4
Housekeeping services
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Dining room
Guest parking
Social and common areas
Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC
Our Rating:
of 5
3.5

Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC

1177 7th Street SW, Dyersville, IA 52040 (21.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living

The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an affordable retirement community for seniors age 55+ offering assisted and independent living options in a homelike environment.

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3.5
Housekeeping services
Pet-friendly
Fitness center and classes
Outdoor areas
Library
Gardening
Social and common areas
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Studio - Request A Quote For Details
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Map of Assisted Living in Dubuque

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Luther Manor Independent Living
  • Home Instead - Dubuque, IA
  • St. Mary's Apartments
  • Mount Pleasant Home
  • The Rose of Dubuque
  • The Woodlands
  • Sunset Park Place
  • Oak Park Place - Dubuque
  • Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
  • Henry Stout
  • Bethany Home
  • Stonehill Care Ctr
  • Assisi Village Of Stonehill
  • Ahva Living of East Dubuque
  • Sunnycrest Manor
  • Shady Rest Care Ctr
  • Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC

Senior Living Statistics for Dubuque, Iowa

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The least expensive type of senior living in Dubuque, Iowa, is independent living, which costs $2,140 per month on average, while the most expensive option is a semi-private room in a nursing home, which costs $4,089 per month. There are many other types of care at various price points, including assisted living at $3,388 per month, memory care also at $3,388 per month, a private nursing home room costing $3,052 per month, and a studio unit in a nursing home at $3,262 per month. This variety ensures that different needs and preferences are accommodated in Dubuque.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $3,388
Memory Care $3,388
Independent Living $2,140
Nursing Home: Private Room $3,052
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,089
Nursing Home: Studio $3,262

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Dubuque


The cost of assisted living in Dubuque is slightly more affordable than other nearby cities at an average of $3,388 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Farley and Bankston is $3,163 per month each. Dubuque's costs are well below both the Iowa state average of $4,268 and the national average of $4,546.
City Average Monthly Cost
Dubuque $3,388
Farley $3,163
Bankston $3,163

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Dubuque compares to Iowa and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Dubuque $3,388
Iowa $4,268
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Dubuque


Dubuque offers several options for senior living communities - 14 to be exact. For those who are not set on living in Dubuque, there are 17 facilities in the surrounding area and 367 throughout Iowa. These options make it easier to find a community that best fits your lifestyle and preferences.
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Dubuque

17

Surrounding Area

367

Iowa

Dubuque Senior Demographics


In Dubuque, Iowa, seniors noticeably compose 38.8% of the total population of 59,315. Within this vibrant community, 11.7% are in their 50s, 13% in their 60s, 8.3% in their 70s, and 5.8% are aged 80 and over. The population's gender split leans slightly towards females at 51.2%, compared to 48.8% male. Regarding marital status, 44.2% of seniors are married, 10.9% are divorced, 39.4% have never married, and 5.5% are widowed, reflecting a diverse range of life arrangements. Dubuque showcases a predominantly White population at 87.8%, with other racial demographics including 4.1% Black, 4.5% mixed race, 1.6% Asian, and 2.8% Hispanic, alongside small percentages of Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and others, contributing to the community's cultural fabric.

Population

Dubuque has a population of 59,315.
  • 48.8% Male
  • 51.2% Female

Marital Status

  • 44.2% Married
  • 10.9% Divorced
  • 39.4% Never Married
  • 5.5% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 38.8% of the population.
  • 11.7% in their 50s
  • 13% in their 60s
  • 8.3% in their 70s
  • 5.8% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 87.8% White
  • 4.1% Black
  • 1.6% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 1.1% Pacific
  • 0.8% Identifying as Other
  • 4.5% Mixed Race
  • 2.8% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Dubuque

There are a couple of cities offering senior living near Dubuque, Iowa, including Dyersville and Cascade. The average costs begin at $3,163 per month in Dyersville and rise to $3,475 per month in Cascade. These options provide a range of prices, enabling individuals to choose a location that aligns with their budget and personal preferences.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Dyersville $3,163
City Average Monthly Cost
Cascade $3,475

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.