Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waterloo, IA

The least expensive type of senior living in Waterloo, Iowa, is independent living, which costs $3,100 per month on average, while the most expensive option is a semi-private room in a nursing home at $5,400 per month. There are many other types of care at various price points, including assisted living and memory care, both at $4,116 per month. For those looking at nursing home options, a private room is priced at $3,398, and a studio unit is available for $3,298, offering a wide range of choices to suit different needs and preferences.

The average cost of assisted living is $4,116 per month in Waterloo. This is more expensive than other nearby cities, including Waverly and Dysart, which cost an average of $3,468 and $3,549 per month, respectively.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Waterloo compares to Iowa and the national average:

There are 6 different senior living communities in Waterloo. If you decide to look for communities near Waterloo, there are 13 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of Iowa, there are 229 facilities in the state.

In Waterloo, Iowa, seniors account for 34.1% of the city's 67,256 residents. The senior population is almost evenly split, with 49.8% male and 50.2% female. Age-wise, 10.7% are in their 50s, 12.3% in their 60s, 7.1% in their 70s, and 4% are 80 and over. Regarding marital status among seniors, 42.5% are married, 13.7% are divorced, 38.2% have never married, and 5.6% are widowed. Waterloo's senior community is diverse, with 70.6% identifying as White, 17.7% as Black, and 7.1% as Hispanic. Other groups include 4.9% mixed race, 2.7% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 0.9% Pacific Islanders, along with 2.8% who identify as other, highlighting the city's varied cultural makeup.