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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Des Moines, IA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Des Moines, IA area.

We found 43 communities near Des Moines, IA
Ramsey Village

Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 (1.2 mi from city center)
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The Rose of East Des Moines

The Rose of East Des Moines

1331 Idaho Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 (1.7 mi from city center)
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3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 (2.3 mi from city center)
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Beaver and Adams

Beaver and Adams

2929 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (2.5 mi from city center)
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AmeriCare Alliance Central

AmeriCare Alliance Central

4615 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 (2.8 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Beaverdale

Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (2.8 mi from city center)
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Holiday Beaverdale Estates

Holiday Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 (3.1 mi from city center)
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Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines

Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines

2400 NW 86th St #6, Urbandale, IA 50322 (4.2 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Riverwoods

Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320 (4.4 mi from city center)
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Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA

Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA

939 Office Park Rd # 310, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (4.4 mi from city center)
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth

Elite Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (4.5 mi from city center)
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Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322 (4.8 mi from city center)
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Meadowview of Johnston

Meadowview of Johnston

5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 (5.2 mi from city center)
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The Arbordale

The Arbordale

2727 82nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.3 mi from city center)
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Holiday Illahee Hills

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.4 mi from city center)
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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.4 mi from city center)
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Copper Shores Village

Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (5.5 mi from city center)
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Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

2951 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.6 mi from city center)
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

5837 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 (5.7 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Green Meadows

Edencrest at Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 (5.8 mi from city center)
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Addington Place of Des Moines

Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320 (6.1 mi from city center)
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Connect55 Plus Ankeny

Connect55 Plus Ankeny

1225 SW. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 (6.7 mi from city center)
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Home Care Assistance Des Moines

Home Care Assistance Des Moines

9250 University Ave, Ste 116, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (6.8 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Siena Hills

Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023 (6.9 mi from city center)
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MorningStar at Jordan Creek

MorningStar at Jordan Creek

525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 (7 mi from city center)
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  • Ramsey Village
  • The Rose of East Des Moines
  • 3801 Grand Retirement Campus
  • Beaver and Adams
  • AmeriCare Alliance Central
  • Edencrest at Beaverdale
  • Holiday Beaverdale Estates
  • Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines
  • Edencrest at Riverwoods
  • Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
  • Elite Lodge of Ashworth
  • Bickford of Urbandale
  • Meadowview of Johnston
  • The Arbordale
  • Holiday Illahee Hills
  • Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
  • Copper Shores Village
  • Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
  • Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
  • Edencrest at Green Meadows
  • Addington Place of Des Moines
  • Connect55 Plus Ankeny
  • Home Care Assistance Des Moines
  • Edencrest at Siena Hills
  • MorningStar at Jordan Creek

Senior Living Statistics for Des Moines, Iowa

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Des Moines varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Des Moines
Assisted Living $4,313
Memory Care $4,319
Independent Living $2,873
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,349
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,293
Nursing Home: Studio $4,740
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,170
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Des Moines


In 2024, the cost of living in Des Moines includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Des Moines $4,313
Pleasant Hill $4,339
Windsor Heights $4,280

Here is how the cost of living in Des Moines compares to Iowa and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Des Moines $4,313
Iowa $4,268
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Des Moines


Number of senior living facilities in:

Des Moines

9

Surrounding Area

65

Iowa

230

Cities Near Des Moines

Not set on Des Moines? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
West Des Moines $4,366
Ankeny $4,451
Urbandale $4,359
City Average Cost
Waukee $4,405
Indianola $4,634
Johnston $4,409
City Average Cost
Norwalk $4,369
Perry $4,457

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.