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Assisted Living Facilities in Des Moines, IA

33 communities near Des Moines, Iowa

Holland Farms Senior Living

2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Holland Farms is Norwalk’s newest senior living community. We opened our doors in May 2021. We’re pleased to offer Carefree Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care all in one beautiful community. Located in Norwalk, IA, right next to Elizabeth Holland Park, Holland Farms provides easy access to walking trails and great views of the Echo Valley Country Club and the Des Moines skyline. To learn...

Martina Place

5815 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131Assisted Living

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Courtyard Estates At Cedar Pointe

6132 North East 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327Assisted LivingMemory Care

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Edencrest At Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Regency Assisted Living

815 West High Road, Norwalk, IA 50211Assisted Living

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Edencrest At Siena Hills

455 South West Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50023Assisted LivingMemory Care

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Edencrest at Tuscany

1600 8th Street SE, Altoona, IA 50009Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265Assisted Living

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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The Lodge Of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265Assisted Living

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Deerfield Retirement Community

4201 Corporate Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266Assisted Living

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Wesley Retirement Services

5508 North West 88Th Street, Johnston, IA 50131Assisted Living

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Carlisle Center For Assisted Living

685 Cole Street, Carlisle, IA 50047Assisted Living

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01Costs of assisted living in the Des Moines area
02Get to know assisted living in Des Moines area
03Get to know Des Moines area

Cost of assisted living in Des Moines area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $7,389 per month for assisted living communities in Des Moines. The national average for assisted living costs in 2023 was $5,844. Overall, assisted living costs in Des Moines are 26% higher than the national average.

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Compare average cost of assisted living in Des Moines, IA with nearby cities

The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Assisted Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$5,190/mo

Boone

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$6,083/mo

Perry

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$4,984/mo

Waukee

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$5,849/mo

Panora

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$6,120/mo

Newton

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$7,705/mo

Winterset

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Cost of care trends and insights for Des Moines, IA

How are Assisted Living costs Des Moines this year?

Assisted Living prices have risen an average of 8.41% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, assisted living in Des Moines, IA is $7,389/mo.

Montly median cost for assisted living, 1 bedroom: Des Moines, IA (2023)

$7,389

+8.41% year over year

Get to know assisted living in Des Moines, IA

Number of assisted living communities in Des Moines, IA

Number of assisted living communities in Polk County

Assisted Living amenities in Des Moines, IA

100% of these assisted living offer resident-run activities

100% of these assisted living have walking paths

100% of these assisted living have a restaurant style

91% of these assisted living offer fitness activities

41% of these assisted living are verified

Average Seniorly Community Score in Des Moines, IA

5.8

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Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

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Average Seniorly Community Score by city

Boone

1 assisted living communities

4.7

Perry

4 assisted living communities

6.4

Waukee

2 assisted living communities

4.2

Panora

2 assisted living communities

5.1

Newton

2 assisted living communities

4.7

Winterset

1 assisted living communities

Get to know Des Moines area

Demographics

Total population: 215,636

30% of population is 50+ years old, 12% is 65+ years old

Median income: $56,219

The poverty rate is 6% higher for this region compared to the Iowa state average, which is 10%

Diversity

11% of population identify themselves as Black, 6% as Asian, 13% as Hispanic, and 76% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $993 per month

Nearby access to 1 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 2 parks

Crime rate: 328 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 77 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 42.8 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 1 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Compare assisted living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Des Moines	$4,351
Urbandale	$4,729
West Des Moines	$4,829
Johnston	$4,519
Clive	$4,727
Norwalk	$4,667
Altoona	$4,750
Ankeny	$4,573
Waukee	$4,699
Indianola	$4,648
Winterset	$4,926

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Assisted Living Facilities in Des Moines, IA

Holland Farms Senior Living

Martina Place

Courtyard Estates At Cedar Pointe

Edencrest At Green Meadows

Regency Assisted Living

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Edencrest At Siena Hills

Edencrest at Tuscany

Bickford of West Des Moines

Edencrest at Timberline

The Lodge Of Ashworth

Deerfield Retirement Community

Wesley Retirement Services

Carlisle Center For Assisted Living

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Cost of assisted living in Des Moines area

Compare average cost of assisted living in Des Moines, IA with county, state and national averages

Compare average cost of assisted living in Des Moines, IA with nearby cities

Cost of care trends and insights for Des Moines, IA

How are Assisted Living costs Des Moines this year?

Get to know assisted living in Des Moines, IA

Assisted Living amenities in Des Moines, IA

Average Seniorly Community Score in Des Moines, IA

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Get to know Des Moines area

Demographics

Total population: 215,636

Median income: $56,219

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $993 per month

Nearby access to 1 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 2 parks

Crime rate: 328 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 77 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 42.8 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 1 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Memory Care

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Assisted Living Facilities near Des Moines, Iowa