HomeAssisted LivingIowaDes Moines

Best Assisted Living Facilities in Des Moines, IA

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

In Des Moines, Iowa, seniors make up a significant 30.3% of the population, highlighting the city's commitment to quality facilities and services for its older residents. With nine senior living facilities right within the city and an array of options in the surrounding area, Des Moines offers everything from independent living to more comprehensive care options like assisted living and memory care. The cost of assisted living here averages $4,313 per month, which aligns closely with both state and national averages. This guide will explore some of the top senior living communities in Des Moines to help you find the right fit that matches your preferences and requirements.

38 Communities were found near Des Moines, IA
City
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Ankeny, IA
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Waukee, IA
  • Johnston, IA
  • Indianola, IA
  • Norwalk, IA
  • Perry, IA
Care Type
  • Adult Day Services
  • Assisted Living
  • Home Care
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Nursing Home
  • Residential Care Home
  • Senior Apartments
Clear all filters
  • Distance from City Center
  • Highest Rating
  • Name: A - Z
  • Name: Z - A
Edencrest at Riverwoods
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320 (2.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Request A Quote
The Rose of East Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

The Rose of East Des Moines

1331 Idaho Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 (2.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Request A Quote
3801 Grand Retirement Campus
Our Rating:
of 5
2

3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 (3.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
2
Request A Quote
Ramsey Village
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 (3.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Request A Quote
Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines

2400 NW 86th St #6, Urbandale, IA 50322 (3.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Request A Quote
Addington Place of Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Request A Quote
Beaver and Adams
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Beaver and Adams

2929 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (4.7 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Request A Quote
AmeriCare Alliance Central
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

AmeriCare Alliance Central

4615 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 (4.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Request A Quote
Copper Shores Village
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (4.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1
Request A Quote
Edencrest at Beaverdale
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Request A Quote
Holiday Beaverdale Estates
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Holiday Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5.4 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Request A Quote
Elite Lodge of Ashworth
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Elite Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (5.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Request A Quote
Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA

939 Office Park Rd # 310, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (5.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Request A Quote
Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe

6132 Northeast 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (6.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Request A Quote
Regency Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Regency Assisted Living

815 High Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211 (7.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Request A Quote
The Arbordale
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

The Arbordale

2727 82nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322 (7.1 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Request A Quote
Bickford of Urbandale
Our Rating:
of 5
6

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322 (7.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
6
Request A Quote
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (7.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Request A Quote
Holiday Illahee Hills
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322 (7.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Request A Quote
Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

2951 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (7.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Request A Quote
Meadowview of Johnston
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Meadowview of Johnston

5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 (7.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Request A Quote
Carlisle Center for Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

Carlisle Center for Assisted Living

685 Cole Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 (8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1
Request A Quote
Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

Right at Home - Des Moines, IA

2600 University Ave. Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (8.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1
Request A Quote
MorningStar at Jordan Creek
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

MorningStar at Jordan Creek

525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 (8.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Request A Quote
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

5837 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 (8.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Request A Quote

Map of Assisted Living in Des Moines

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Edencrest at Riverwoods
  • The Rose of East Des Moines
  • 3801 Grand Retirement Campus
  • Ramsey Village
  • Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines
  • Addington Place of Des Moines
  • Beaver and Adams
  • AmeriCare Alliance Central
  • Copper Shores Village
  • Edencrest at Beaverdale
  • Holiday Beaverdale Estates
  • Elite Lodge of Ashworth
  • Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
  • Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe
  • Regency Assisted Living
  • The Arbordale
  • Bickford of Urbandale
  • Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
  • Holiday Illahee Hills
  • Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
  • Meadowview of Johnston
  • Carlisle Center for Assisted Living
  • Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
  • MorningStar at Jordan Creek
  • Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Senior Living Statistics for Des Moines, Iowa

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Whether you're exploring independent living, assisted living, or memory care, Des Moines, Iowa, offers a range of options. Independent living is the most affordable, averaging $2,873 per month. Assisted living costs slightly more, starting at $4,313 per month. For those needing more specialized care, memory care starts at an average of $4,319 per month, and nursing home care costs begin at $5,293 per month for a semi-private room. These options provide flexibility to meet the diverse needs of seniors in Des Moines.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
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

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Des Moines


Assisted living in Des Moines costs $4,313 per month on average. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Iowa is $4,268 per month, while the nationwide average is $4,546 per month. Nearby cities like Pleasant Hill and Windsor Heights have comparable costs, at $4,339 and $4,280 per month, respectively.
City Average Monthly Cost
Des Moines $4,313

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

Senior Living Availability in Des Moines


There are many choices for senior living in Iowa. The state is home to 229 facilities, while Des Moines has 9 communities, and the area surrounding Des Moines offers 65 options.
9

Des Moines

65

Surrounding Area

229

Iowa

Des Moines Senior Demographics


In Des Moines, Iowa, seniors make up about 30.3% of the bustling city’s 213,164 population. Diving into the ages, 12.1% are in their 50s, paving their way through life, while 10.1% are embracing their 60s, 5.2% are settling into their 70s, and 2.9% are thriving 80 and beyond. Reflecting a slight female majority, the population is composed of 50.6% females and 49.4% males. Examining marital status, 38.8% of adults are married, with a notable 15.1% divorced and 5.7% widowed, while 40.4% have never tied the knot. Diversity is at the heart of Des Moines, with the senior population comprising 69.9% White, 11.8% Black, and a significant 14.3% Hispanic. Other groups include 6.6% Asian, 7.4% identifying as mixed race, and 4% identifying as other, enriching the city’s multicultural mosaic.

Population

Des Moines has a population of 213,164.
  • 49.4% Male
  • 50.6% Female

Marital Status

  • 38.8% Married
  • 15.1% Divorced
  • 40.4% Never Married
  • 5.7% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 30.3% of the population.
  • 12.1% in their 50s
  • 10.1% in their 60s
  • 5.2% in their 70s
  • 2.9% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 69.9% White
  • 11.8% Black
  • 6.6% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 4% Identifying as Other
  • 7.4% Mixed Race
  • 14.3% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Des Moines

The average cost of senior living near Des Moines, Iowa, ranges from $4,359 per month in Urbandale to $4,634 per month in Indianola. Prices remain relatively consistent across other neighboring cities, including West Des Moines at $4,366, Norwalk at $4,369, and Perry at $4,457. Cities like Waukee and Johnston have average costs of $4,405 and $4,409, providing a variety of options for those considering a move to this vibrant area.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
West Des Moines $4,366
Ankeny $4,451
Urbandale $4,359
Waukee $4,405
City Average Monthly Cost
Johnston $4,409
Indianola $4,634
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.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

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.

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.

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.

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.