About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 388-7494
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dubuque County, IA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Assisted living costs in Dubuque County average about $4,771 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Dubuque County. Our detailed directory has 366 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Dubuque, Galena and Guttenberg.

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. 

Dubuque County Assisted Living Facilities | 366 Reviews

Showing 54 communities
Last Updated: 10/8/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
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 Maggie's House Assisted Living
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 Maggie's House Assisted Living
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 Northbrook Manor Care Ctr
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of assisted living in Dubuque County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dubuque County is $4,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jones County, IA with an average of $4,607 per month.

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

Dubuque County, IA
$4,771/mo

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

Dubuque County, IA
$4,771/mo
$5,482/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,771/mo
$6,478/mo

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

Studio
$4,311/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,213/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$4,771/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,478/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,592/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Dubuque County, IA:$4,771/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Dubuque County, IA:$6,478/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Dubuque County, IA:$2,592/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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.

Dubuque County, IAIA stateNational

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 average 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$5,381/mo$4,951/mo+8.7%
Iowa$5,099/mo$4,758/mo+7.2%
National$5,256/mo$4,942/mo+6.3%
Dubuque County, IA
2024 average cost:$5,381/mo
2023 average cost:$4,951/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,099/mo
2023 average cost:$4,758/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,256/mo
2023 average cost:$4,942/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
Read more

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Dubuque County review score based on 81 family reviews

7.9
Review score54 facilities81 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 54 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

7.9
Dubuque County, IA54 facilities
8.0
Jackson County, IA73 facilities
8.3
Jones County, IA96 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 81 reviews of 54 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
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.2
3.3
Meals & dining
3.2
3.0
Activities
3.3
3.0
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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.
Dubuque County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.3%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.7%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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
37%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
18.5%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
19.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
18.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
31.5%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Oak Park Place - Dubuque and Grand Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dubuque County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 54 assisted living facilities near Dubuque County, Iowa. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top