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Assisted Living in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa and home to over 214,000 people, 12% of whom are seniors. It’s listed on the AARP Age-Friendly Network and recognized as a great place to retire for its health care amenities, public transportation options and general affordability, as well as the efforts its leaders have made toward making it a comfortable place for residents of all ages. Its overall cost of living is about 20% below the national median, and locals don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits and are only partially taxed on other retirement income.  

Des Moines has numerous assisted living facilities to accommodate varying lifestyle preferences and budgets. These facilities are well-suited to older adults who don’t need intensive medical services but need help with daily activities, such as grooming, bathing and mobility. These facilities also provide daily meals, housekeeping and maintenance services, fostering a low-stress environment. On average, seniors in Des Moines pay $4,803 per month for services, which is high compared to most other cities in Iowa. 

This guide provides more information on local assisted living services, along with options for paying for care and an overview of free resources for seniors. 

15 Assisted Living communities in Des Moines, IA | 20 nearby communities

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1. Ramsey Village

1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA, 50301

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 E. Park Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50320

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Wesley Acres

3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Luther Park Community

1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Rose of Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

8. Rose of Des Moines

1330 19th St., Des Moines, IA, 50314

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Genesis Senior Living Center

5608 SW NINTH STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

900 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Arbor Heights Assisted Living

233 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314

Assisted Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. City View

1725 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Shelly Rose Estates, Des Moines, IA

13. Shelly Rose Estates

3721 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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The Rose Of East Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

14. The Rose Of East Des Moines

1331 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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Virginia Park, Des Moines, IA

15. Virginia Park

2111 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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20 matching communities nearby Des Moines

1. Independence Village Of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA, 50263

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA, 50322

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Holland Farms Senior Living

2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA, 50211

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing

601 Hawthorne Crossing Dr. SE, Bondurant, IA, 50035

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Mill-Pond

1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA, 50021

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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Deerfield Retirement Community, Urbandale, IA

10. Deerfield Retirement Community

13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA, 50323

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Edencrest at Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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13. Edencrest at The Tuscany

1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA, 50009

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Edgewater, A WesleyLife Community

9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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Copper Shores Village, Pleasant Hill, IA

16. Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Senior Suites of Urbandale

4700 84Th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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18. Edencrest at The Legacy

2901 Cedar Street, Norwalk, IA, 50211

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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Suites of Ankeny, Ankeny, IA

19. Suites of Ankeny

420 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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20. Heritage Court

1499 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Des Moines

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Iowa. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Des Moines

In Des Moines, assisted living residents pay approximately $4,803 per month for services.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in Des Moines 

In Des Moines, older adults pay $4,803 per month for assisted living. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state average of $4,367 and the national median of $4,500. 

$4803

Des Moines

$4367

Iowa

$4500

The United States

Des Moines is the costliest surveyed city in Iowa for assisted living services, with seniors paying approximately $4,803 for monthly care. This is over $600 higher than rates in Sioux City, where care costs are the lowest in the state at $4,148. Seniors in Iowa City pay $4,410 for care, and in Waterloo, rates are comparable to the national median at $4,567. In Ames, assisted living facilities charge $4,655 per month, and in Cedar Rapids, rates are closer to Des Moines’s median at $4,748. 

$4803

Des Moines

$4655

Ames

$4148

Sioux City

$4567

Waterloo

$4410

Iowa City

$4748

Cedar Rapids

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Des Moines

More ways to pay for Assisted Living in Iowa

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Iowa.

Des Moines Assisted Living Resources

Resource  Contact  Service  
Aging Resources of Central Iowa  (515) 255-1310  Aging Resources of Central Iowa is the appointed Area Agency on Aging for the Des Moines region. This agency provides free and low-cost services for those aged 60 and over, helping them access community-based programs that meet their needs. It has information and referral specialists who listen to your needs and connect you with services in the community, such as durable medical equipment loans, prescription drug assistance and transportation. The agency also houses the Aging and Disability Resource Center and the long-term care ombudsman, which serves and advocates on behalf of older adults in residential care communities. 
Polk County Senior Services  (515) 274-0373  The Polk County Senior Services Division operates senior centers throughout the region and administers a range of programs to meet the needs of older adults in Des Moines. Through this division, you can locate health clinics that provide preventative health services and wellness screenings, along with preventative foot care and blood pressure screenings. These services are available regardless of income, although donations are accepted. The division also provides free health insurance options counseling, which can help older adults understand their Medicare benefits and make informed decisions regarding their health coverage. 
Des Moines VA Regional Office  (800) 698-2411 The Des Moines Regional Office provides comprehensive information and services to older veterans in the region, helping them access state and federal benefits that may reduce living and long-term care expenses. Through this office, veterans meet one-on-one with benefits specialists who help them identify programs they’re eligible for, fill out and submit applications, gather supporting documents and follow up on claims. The office can also help qualifying individuals enroll in VA health insurance and obtain medical care, as well as find information on the Iowa Veteran Home in Marshalltown. 
Central Iowa RSVP  (515) 246-6544  Central Iowa RSVP provides volunteer opportunities exclusively to those aged 55 and over, giving older adults an outlet to serve their communities using their skills, interests and prior work experience. Through this program, older adults may teach classes in local community and senior centers, provide benefits counseling and help manage public safety initiatives. In exchange for their time, volunteers may access benefits, such as transportation reimbursement and supplemental personal liability insurance. 
Iowa Legal Aid  (800) 992-8161  Iowa Legal Aid has licensed legal professionals who specialize in elder law. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors can access free and low-cost civil legal advice, information and representation. The office can help older adults apply for public benefits that pay for assisted living, learn how to protect themselves from identity theft and navigate issues, such as wills and life planning.  
City of Des Moines Senior Programs  (515) 237-1386  Des Moines’s Parks and Recreation Department operates programs and activities for city residents aged 60 and over, including games, crafts and ceramics. It also oversees two Polk County Congregate Meal Sites and the Senior Striders Walking Club, which meets on weekday mornings at the Fourmile Community Recreation Center. 

Des Moines Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the Des Moines area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Iowa