On this page
Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 276 families in Iowa access the VA benefits they've earned.
Assisted Living in Burlington by the Numbers
Burlington Assisted Living Communities We Work With
Each of these Burlington communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Burlington
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Burlington.
Paying for Assisted Living in Burlington
No separate Burlington figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Iowa median of $5,380 a month (CareScout 2025), $820 under the U.S. median of $6,200. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out. Ask each Burlington community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa assisted living median | $5,380 | $1,535 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Iowa in-home care | $7,836 | $3,991 |
Find Out What a Burlington Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Burlington veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Burlington Veterans and Their Families
About 1,540 veterans live in Burlington, and 942 of them are 65 or older. Across Des Moines County, there are 2,425 veterans, 1,414 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Burlington Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
2 of the 2 Burlington partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Burlington community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Burlington and how far it goes.
Read the contract
Ask a Burlington community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Burlington
Widen the search beyond Burlington with these nearby Iowa cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Burlington and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Burlington Assisted Living Questions
Can a Burlington veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Burlington who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Burlington?
No Burlington-only figure is published. The Iowa median is $5,380 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Burlington?
2 in Burlington, plus 33 across Iowa.
Which Burlington communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 2 Burlington partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Burlington community?
Yes. Many Burlington families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Burlington
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Burlington? See Assisted Living in Iowa or the national guide.
