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Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Des Moines, IA

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

35 Communities were found near West Des Moines, IA
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Glen Meadows Retirement
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Glen Meadows Retirement

850 S 60th St #1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (0.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
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Grand Living at Tower Place
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Grand Living at Tower Place

540 South 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (0.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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Bickford of West Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (0.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Right at Home - Des Moines, IA

2600 University Ave. Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (2.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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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 (2.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines

1300 50th Street, Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (2.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Edgewater
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Edgewater

9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (2.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Elite Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (4.1 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA

939 Office Park Rd # 310, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (4.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
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 (4.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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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 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
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The Arbordale
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

The Arbordale

2727 82nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
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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 (5.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
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Thomas Place at Waukee
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Thomas Place at Waukee

560 SE Brick Dr, Waukee, IA 50263 (5.4 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Edencrest at Timberline
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323 (5.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Holiday Illahee Hills
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.6 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines

2400 NW 86th St #6, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
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 (5.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
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Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

2951 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
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3801 Grand Retirement Campus
Our Rating:
of 5
2

3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 (6.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
2
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Alice Place Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
2

Alice Place Apartments

255 SE Brick, Waukee, IA 50263 (6.3 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
2
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AmeriCare Alliance Central
Our Rating:
of 5
2

AmeriCare Alliance Central

4615 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 (6.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
2
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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
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Beaver and Adams
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Beaver and Adams

2929 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (7.4 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
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Map of Assisted Living in West Des Moines

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Glen Meadows Retirement
  • Grand Living at Tower Place
  • Bickford of West Des Moines
  • Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
  • MorningStar at Jordan Creek
  • TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines
  • Edgewater
  • Elite Lodge of Ashworth
  • Woodlands Creek Senior Living
  • Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
  • Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)
  • Independence Village of Waukee
  • The Arbordale
  • Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
  • Thomas Place at Waukee
  • Edencrest at Timberline
  • Holiday Illahee Hills
  • Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines
  • Attivo Trail Waukee
  • Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
  • 3801 Grand Retirement Campus
  • Alice Place Apartments
  • AmeriCare Alliance Central
  • Regency Assisted Living
  • Beaver and Adams

Senior Living Statistics for West Des Moines, Iowa

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The cost of senior housing in West Des Moines varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care. The following is the average monthly cost of senior housing based on data from 2023-2024.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,366
Memory Care $4,373
Independent Living $2,888
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,440
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,784
Nursing Home: Studio $5,006
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,478
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Average Cost of Assisted Living in West Des Moines


The following is the average monthly cost of assisted living in West Des Moines based on 2024 data.
City Average Monthly Cost
West Des Moines $4,366
Des Moines $4,313
Windsor Heights $4,280

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in West Des Moines compares to Iowa and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
West Des Moines $4,366
Iowa $4,268
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in West Des Moines


Number of senior living facilities in:
10

West Des Moines

65

Surrounding Area

229

Iowa

West Des Moines Senior Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of West Des Moines, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population

West Des Moines has a population of 68,744.
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female

Marital Status

  • 47.6% Married
  • 11.5% Divorced
  • 35.7% Never Married
  • 5.1% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 32.2% of the population.
  • 12.5% in their 50s
  • 9.9% in their 60s
  • 6.3% in their 70s
  • 3.5% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 81.5% White
  • 4.4% Black
  • 6.1% Asian
  • 0.1% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 1.6% Identifying as Other
  • 6.3% Mixed Race
  • 5.7% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near West Des Moines

Not set on assisted living in West Des Moines? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Des Moines $4,313
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.