Caring.com report ranks Iowa high for retirement destination
Iowa is the second-best state in which to grow old, according to a new Caring.com report that examined a variety of financial, health care and quality of life categories. Neighboring South Dakota and Minnesota ranked first and third, respectively. The study found there’s generally an inverse relationship between the cost and quality of senior care. South Dakota and Iowa are perfect examples of a sweet spot: they offer excellent care at below-average prices. Iowa ranked among the top 10 in the nation for quality of life and health care for residents over 55. “The main takeaway from this research is that the traditional retirement destinations don’t always offer the best mix of cost and quality,” said Dayna Steele, Caring.com’s chief caring expert.