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Assisted living costs in Dubuque County average about $3,275 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Dubuque County. Our detailed directory has 123 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
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9.3
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61 reviews
9.3
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The staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have been there. They gave my mother in law extra attention the first few days to help her become confident and comfortable in her new home. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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For the activities, they are really isn't as many as I hoped initially because of the director being on a leave of absence. And the overall experience was all right. Value for the money it is a costly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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Photo of Grand Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care
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3.0
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Rose of Dubuque
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33 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Stonehill Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Dubuque County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dubuque County is $3,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bankston, IA with an average of $3,207 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dubuque County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Dubuque County, IA
$3,275/mo
$3,275/mo
$3,396/mo

Assisted living costs in Dubuque County, IA, vs. state and national averages

Dubuque County, IA
$3,275/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Dubuque County, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,275/mo
$3,275/mo

Assisted living costs in Dubuque County, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,486/mo

Senior living costs in Dubuque County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dubuque County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDubuque County, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,275/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,275/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,112/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Dubuque County, IA:$3,275/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Dubuque County, IA:$3,275/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Dubuque County, IA:$2,112/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dubuque County, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dubuque County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Dubuque County, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dubuque County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dubuque County, IA$4,549/mo$3,945/mo+15.3%
Iowa$4,973/mo$4,425/mo+12.4%
National$5,091/mo$4,794/mo+6.2%
Dubuque County, IA
2024 average cost:$4,549/mo
2023 average cost:$3,945/mo
Percent change:+15.3%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dubuque County, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dubuque County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dubuque County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dubuque County

River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA

5.0
Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my siblings & myself that care was once again needed River Bend was the only place we ...
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Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA

4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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Oak Park Place - Dubuque

4.3
To be real honest they are in some ways the same as everyone else - struggle with staffing - turn over issues - the people are fine and seam to treat their clients well - they treat me fine and are helpful when needed - so I rated them a 4 mainly due to their shortage of personnel and turnover ...
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Dubuque County review score based on 35 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 10 Dubuque County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dubuque County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dubuque County review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Dubuque County, IA10 facilities
7.2
Graf, IA7 facilities
7.2
Centralia, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Dubuque County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 35 reviews of 10 Dubuque County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dubuque County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dubuque County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Dubuque County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dubuque County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dubuque County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dubuque County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dubuque County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dubuque County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dubuque County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dubuque County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dubuque County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dubuque County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dubuque County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dubuque County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dubuque County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dubuque County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dubuque County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dubuque County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dubuque County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dubuque County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dubuque County protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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