Assisted Living Programs in Iowa

An Assisted Living Program (ALP) provides housing with contracted services for eligible seniors. The contracted services may include health-related care, personal care, and assistance with activities of daily living. Assisted living programs are to provide the housing and services in a homelike environment that encourages family involvement, tenant self-direction, and tenant participation in decisions. A Dementia-Specific Assisted Living Program (ALP/D) is designed to provide specialized care for persons with dementia between Stages 4 and 7 on the Global Deterioration Scale in a dedicated setting. Only programs that are certified by the Health Facilities Division of the Department of Inspections and Appeals may call themselves Assisted Living Programs.