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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Urbandale, IA

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

If you're looking into senior living options in Urbandale, Iowa, you'll find detailed information on care, costs, and amenities to guide your decision. The city hosts seven senior living communities, offering a range of options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. Assisted living in Urbandale averages $4,359 per month. With seniors making up about 33.3% of the population, finding the right care is a priority. Understanding the challenges of selecting the best option, this article highlights some of Urbandale's top assisted living communities to help you choose the ideal place for yourself or your loved one.

38 Communities were found near Urbandale, IA
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Edencrest at Timberline
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323 (1.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325 (2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

2951 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (2.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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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 (2.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
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7.5
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Holiday Illahee Hills
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322 (2.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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The Arbordale
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

The Arbordale

2727 82nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322 (2.9 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
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8.9
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TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines

1300 50th Street, Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (3.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
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8.9
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Independence Village of Waukee
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263 (3.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.5
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Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
Our Rating:
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9.5

Right at Home - Des Moines, IA

2600 University Ave. Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (3.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
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9.5
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MorningStar at Jordan Creek
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

MorningStar at Jordan Creek

525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.3
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Thomas Place at Waukee
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Thomas Place at Waukee

560 SE Brick Dr, Waukee, IA 50263 (3.9 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
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9
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Bickford of Urbandale
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6

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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6
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Edencrest at Green Meadows
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5.3

Edencrest at Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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5.3
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
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5.3

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

5837 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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5.3
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Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
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5.3

Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA

939 Office Park Rd # 310, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (4.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
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5.3
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Meadowview of Johnston
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Meadowview of Johnston

5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Home Care Assistance Des Moines
Our Rating:
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9.6

Home Care Assistance Des Moines

9250 University Ave, Ste 116, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (4.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Elite Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Holiday Beaverdale Estates
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Holiday Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5.2 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Attivo Trail Waukee
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Attivo Trail Waukee

835 NE Boston Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263 (5.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
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Bickford of West Des Moines
Our Rating:
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8

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (5.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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8
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Grand Living at Tower Place
Our Rating:
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9.6

Grand Living at Tower Place

540 South 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (5.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)

805 Southeast Tallgrass Lane, Waukee, IA 50263 (5.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.6
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AmeriCare Alliance Central
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

AmeriCare Alliance Central

4615 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Edencrest at Beaverdale
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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7.9
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Map of Assisted Living in Urbandale

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Edencrest at Timberline
  • Woodlands Creek Senior Living
  • Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
  • Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
  • Holiday Illahee Hills
  • The Arbordale
  • TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines
  • Independence Village of Waukee
  • Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
  • MorningStar at Jordan Creek
  • Thomas Place at Waukee
  • Bickford of Urbandale
  • Edencrest at Green Meadows
  • Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
  • Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
  • Meadowview of Johnston
  • Home Care Assistance Des Moines
  • Elite Lodge of Ashworth
  • Holiday Beaverdale Estates
  • Attivo Trail Waukee
  • Bickford of West Des Moines
  • Grand Living at Tower Place
  • Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)
  • AmeriCare Alliance Central
  • Edencrest at Beaverdale

Senior Living Statistics for Urbandale, Iowa

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Independent living is the least expensive type of senior living in Urbandale, Iowa, starting at $2,871 per month. The most costly option is a semi-private room in a nursing home, which averages $6,031 per month. There are several other options at various price points, including assisted living at $4,359 per month and memory care at $4,365. For those looking at nursing home accommodations, a private room costs around $5,369, a studio is $4,831, and a one-bedroom unit averages $5,171, providing a broad range of choices to meet diverse needs and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,359
Memory Care $4,365
Independent Living $2,871
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,369
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,031
Nursing Home: Studio $4,831
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,171

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Urbandale


Urbandale assisted living communities cost $4,359 per month on average. This is slightly more expensive than average assisted living costs in nearby cities like Des Moines and Windsor Heights, which cost $4,313 per month and $4,280 per month, respectively.
City Average Monthly Cost
Urbandale $4,359

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Urbandale compares to Iowa and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Urbandale $4,359
Iowa $4,268
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Urbandale


Urbandale offers several options for senior living communities—7 to be exact. For those who are not set on living in Urbandale, there are 65 facilities in the surrounding area and 229 throughout Iowa.
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Urbandale

65

Surrounding Area

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Urbandale Senior Demographics


Approximately 33.3% of Urbandale, Iowa's 45,591 residents are seniors. This senior population includes 12.6% in their 50s, 11.6% in their 60s, 6.1% in their 70s, and 3% in their 80s and over. The gender distribution among Urbandale's seniors skews slightly more male, with men making up 50.5% and women 49.5%. Regarding marital status, 60.1% of seniors are married, 8.9% are divorced, 26.6% never married, and 4.5% are widowed. As for racial diversity, the senior community is predominantly White at 85.9%, with 5.2% Asian, 4.3% Black, 3.2% mixed race, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American, and 1.1% identifying as other, reflecting a primarily White demographic with various other ethnic groups.

Population

Urbandale has a population of 45,591.
  • 50.5% Male
  • 49.5% Female

Marital Status

  • 60.1% Married
  • 8.9% Divorced
  • 26.6% Never Married
  • 4.5% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 33.3% of the population.
  • 12.6% in their 50s
  • 11.6% in their 60s
  • 6.1% in their 70s
  • 3% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 85.9% White
  • 4.3% Black
  • 5.2% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 1.1% Identifying as Other
  • 3.2% Mixed Race
  • 5.7% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Urbandale

There are several cities offering senior housing near Urbandale, Iowa, including West Des Moines, Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee. The most affordable option in the region is Des Moines, with average monthly costs of $4,313. Indianola is the most expensive nearby city, with average senior living costs of $4,634 per month.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
West Des Moines $4,366
Des Moines $4,313
Ankeny $4,451
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.