We list 61 rehabs for veterans in Iowa, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Des Moines (5), Cedar Rapids (5), and Newton (3). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Veterans: the basics
Rehab for veterans treats substance use alongside the challenges of military service, such as PTSD, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury and the transition to civilian life. Veterans can get addiction care through VA health care, VA Community Care, TRICARE (for eligible retirees and families), private insurance or Medicaid. Look for programs that understand military culture. Read the full guide →
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance and TRICARE.
Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Manning, IA 51455
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Mason City, IA 50401
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Council Bluffs, IA 51501
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Des Moines, IA 50314
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Waterloo, IA 50701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Iowa City, IA 52246
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Manchester, IA 52057
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Maquoketa, IA 52060
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Anamosa, IA 52205
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Vinton, IA 52349
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Prairie City, IA 50228
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay
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Des Moines, IA 50309
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Ames, IA 50010
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Decorah, IA 52101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Oelwein, IA 50662
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Waverly, IA 50677
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Charles City, IA 50616
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Sioux City, IA 51101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
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Des Moines, IA 50317
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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Ames, IA 50010
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Des Moines, IA 50316
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Boone, IA 50036
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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Marshalltown, IA 50158
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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Mason City, IA 50401
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Indianola, IA 50125
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Newton, IA 50208
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 61 rehabs for veterans in Iowa, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Des Moines (5), Cedar Rapids (5), and Newton (3).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
