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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.

We found 38 communities near West Des Moines, IA
Grand Living at Tower Place

Grand Living at Tower Place

540 South 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (1.9 mi from city center)
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Bickford of West Des Moines

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (2 mi from city center)
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Glen Meadows Retirement

Glen Meadows Retirement

850 S 60th St #1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (2.6 mi from city center)
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth

Elite Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (2.7 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 (2.8 mi from city center)
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Right at Home - Des Moines, IA

Right at Home - Des Moines, IA

2600 University Ave. Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (2.8 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 (3 mi from city center)
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TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines

TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines

1300 50th Street, Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (3.2 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 (3.5 mi from city center)
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3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 (4.3 mi from city center)
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The Arbordale

The Arbordale

2727 82nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322 (4.6 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 (4.8 mi from city center)
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325 (5 mi from city center)
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Edgewater

Edgewater

9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (5 mi from city center)
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Holiday Illahee Hills

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.1 mi from city center)
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Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA

2951 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (5.4 mi from city center)
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AmeriCare Alliance Central

AmeriCare Alliance Central

4615 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5.5 mi from city center)
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Regency Assisted Living

Regency Assisted Living

815 High Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211 (5.6 mi from city center)
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Beaver and Adams

Beaver and Adams

2929 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Ramsey Village

Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 (6 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Beaverdale

Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (6.1 mi from city center)
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Holiday Beaverdale Estates

Holiday Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 (6.1 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323 (6.5 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)

Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)

805 Southeast Tallgrass Lane, Waukee, IA 50263 (6.6 mi from city center)
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Edencrest at The Legacy

Edencrest at The Legacy

2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211 (6.6 mi from city center)
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  • Grand Living at Tower Place
  • Bickford of West Des Moines
  • Glen Meadows Retirement
  • Elite Lodge of Ashworth
  • MorningStar at Jordan Creek
  • Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
  • Home Instead - West Des Moines, IA
  • TRUMARK Home Care - West Des Moines
  • Golden Heart Senior Care - Des Moines
  • 3801 Grand Retirement Campus
  • The Arbordale
  • Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
  • Woodlands Creek Senior Living
  • Edgewater
  • Holiday Illahee Hills
  • Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
  • AmeriCare Alliance Central
  • Regency Assisted Living
  • Beaver and Adams
  • Ramsey Village
  • Edencrest at Beaverdale
  • Holiday Beaverdale Estates
  • Edencrest at Timberline
  • Edencrest at Kettlestone (Summer 2024)
  • Edencrest at The Legacy

Senior Living Statistics for West Des Moines, Iowa

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in West Des Moines varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in West Des Moines
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

Cost of Living in West Des Moines


In 2024, the cost of living in West 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
West Des Moines $4,366
Des Moines $4,313
Windsor Heights $4,280

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

Available Senior Living Facilities in West Des Moines


Number of senior living facilities in:

West Des Moines

10

Surrounding Area

65

Iowa

230

West Des Moines 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 33,222.
  • 48.4% Male
  • 51.6% Female

Marital Status:

  • 49.5% Married
  • 13% Divorced
  • 32.6% Never Married
  • 4.9% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 34.4% of the population.
  • 12.4% in their 50s
  • 11.5% in their 60s
  • 7.5% in their 70s
  • 3% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 80.6% White
  • 5.5% Black
  • 5.4% Asian
  • 0% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 2% Identifying as Other
  • 6.5% Mixed Race
  • 6.6% Hispanic

Cities Near West Des Moines

Not set on West Des Moines? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Ankeny $4,451
Des Moines $4,313
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.