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Consumer Toolkit

Welcome to the Iowa Affordable Assisted Living Consumer Toolkit. Here you will find helpful guides if you or a loved one is considering a move to an assisted living facility as well as information on rent subsidy programs and the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Elderly Waiver.

Assessments and Checklists
Assessment of Dementia Global Deterioration Scale Adapted for Families
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs Assisted Living Consumer Checklist
Food Safety Considerations When Choosing Assisted Living Facilities

Guidebooks
Thinking of Moving to an Assisted Living Residence? A Guidebook for Finding Choice & Independence
Choosing an Assisted Living Facility: Considerations for Making the Right Decision
Moving Into an Assisted Living Residence: Making a Successful Transition
Resident’s Guide for Assisted Living: Maintain Your Independence, Choice, and Control
Rental Handbook for Landlords and Tenants

Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program
Home and Community Based Services Elderly Waiver Information Packet
Are Home and Community Based Services Right for You?
Medicaid (Title 19) Program Information and Applications

Medicare
Medicare Beneficiaries
Senior Health Insurance Information Program

Home and Community Based Services Rent Subsidy Program
HCBS Rent Subsidy Program

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rent Subsidy Program
Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet
Iowa Public Housing Authority Contact Information

Food Assistance
Food Assistance (formerly known as Food Stamps) Program