Iowa · 207 licensed programs in 102 cities
We list 207 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Iowa across 102 cities, with the most in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and Iowa City. 16 offer detox, 36 provide residential care and 198 accept Iowa Medicaid.
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Private-pay residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance and self-pay.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Residential treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
There are 207 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Iowa in our directory, across 102 cities. 36 offer residential (inpatient) rehab, 16 offer detox and 113 provide medication-assisted treatment, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data updated October 2026.
Level of care
Insurance & cost
Specialized programs
Most people pay for rehab with health insurance. 192 facilities in Iowa accept private insurance and 198 accept Medicaid (Iowa Medicaid). Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most plans must cover addiction treatment much like other medical care, though deductibles, prior authorization and network rules apply.
Without insurance, 124 programs report state or SAMHSA block-grant funding for people who qualify, and 143 offer sliding-scale fees based on income. What you pay depends mostly on the level of care: outpatient programs cost far less than residential rehab or medically managed detox.
Rehab coverage guides by insurer:
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Manning, IA 51455
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mason City, IA 50401
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Sioux City, IA 51103
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Iowa City, IA 52240
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Le Mars, IA 51031
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Adair, IA 50002
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Bayard, IA 50029
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Clive, IA 50325
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Iowa City, IA 52240
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Des Moines, IA 50314
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Waterloo, IA 50701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Iowa City, IA 52242
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Iowa City, IA 52246
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Clinton, IA 52732
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Clinton, IA 52732
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Des Moines, IA 50309
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Des Moines, IA 50311
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Sioux City, IA 51103
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mason City, IA 50401
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Ames, IA 50010
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Clarinda, IA 51632
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Burlington, IA 52601
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Manchester, IA 52057
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Substance-free housing, including Oxford Houses, for early recovery after or alongside treatment.
Des Moines, IA 50314
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Waterloo, IA 50703
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Residential, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for mental health conditions.
Carroll, IA 51401
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Sioux City, IA 51104
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Residential and day programs for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
Marion, IA 52302
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mason City, IA 50401
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Independence, IA 50644
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Rehab guide
Your Iowa rehab guide
Treatment options in Iowa range from outpatient counseling a few hours a week to medically supervised detox and 24-hour residential programs. Of the 207 facilities listed here, 16 offer detox, 36 provide residential (inpatient) treatment, 113 offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and 7 are federally certified opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone.
The right level of care depends on how severe the substance use is, whether withdrawal could be dangerous, other health conditions and the support you have at home. A clinical assessment, often free over the phone, is the usual first step.
198 facilities in Iowa report accepting Medicaid (Iowa Medicaid) and 192 accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most health plans must cover substance use disorder treatment on terms comparable to other medical care, though prior authorization and network rules apply.
If you have no insurance, 124 programs in Iowa report government or SAMHSA block-grant funding, which can pay for treatment for people who qualify. Many others offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services oversees publicly funded substance use treatment in Iowa. Visit the agency.
For a free referral, contact Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111.
Iowa has expanded Medicaid, so adults with incomes up to about 138% of the federal poverty level can qualify for Iowa Medicaid, which covers addiction treatment.
In Iowa, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last an initial period of up to 30 days. Laws and procedures change, so contact the local court clerk or an attorney before filing.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals.
Our directory lists 207 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Iowa, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data.
Yes. Medicaid programs cover substance use disorder treatment, and 198 facilities in Iowa report accepting Iowa Medicaid. Covered services and provider networks vary by plan, so confirm with the program before admission.
124 programs in Iowa report state or federal (SAMHSA block grant) funding, which can cover treatment for people without insurance who qualify. Call (833) 589-6933 or SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding a low-cost option.
In Iowa, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last an initial period of up to 30 days.
Yes. You can reach Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111 for free referrals. You can also call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call or text 988 in a crisis.
Our directory lists 207 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Iowa, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Yes. 16 programs in Iowa offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.
198 facilities in Iowa report accepting Medicaid (Iowa Medicaid). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.
192 facilities in Iowa accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.
36 facilities in Iowa offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.
Yes. 113 programs in Iowa use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.
Residential programs commonly run 28 to 30 days, with longer stays of 60 to 90 days for more severe addiction, and detox alone usually takes 3 to 10 days. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that most people need at least three months of treatment, across all levels of care, to significantly reduce or stop drug use, and that longer treatment is linked to better outcomes. 36 facilities in Iowa offer residential care.
Most people use private health insurance, Medicaid (Iowa Medicaid), Medicare or TRICARE, which are required to cover substance use treatment. People without insurance may qualify for state- or SAMHSA-funded programs (124 in Iowa report this funding) or sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Cost depends mainly on the level of care and your coverage. Outpatient counseling is the least expensive; intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization cost more; residential rehab and medically managed detox cost the most because they include 24-hour care. With insurance, your share is set by your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket maximum, so verify benefits with the program before admission.
Yes. Many people travel for treatment, for example to put distance between themselves and triggers or to reach a specialized program. Check whether your plan covers out-of-state or out-of-network care first: Medicaid generally covers only in-state providers, while many private plans have national networks.
