Continuing Care Retirement Communities
For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.
According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $6,133 per month for assisted living communities in West Des Moines. The national average for assisted living costs in 2023 was $5,844. Overall, assisted living costs in West Des Moines are 5% higher than the national average.
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.
Assisted Living prices have fallen an average of 0.89% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent decrease, according to our proprietary data. On average, assisted living in West Des Moines, IA is $6,133/mo.
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| Compare assisted living cost to nearby cities | Average monthly cost |
|---|---|
| West Des Moines | $4,829 |
| Clive | $4,727 |
| Urbandale | $4,729 |
| Des Moines | $4,351 |
| Waukee | $4,699 |
| Norwalk | $4,667 |
| Johnston | $4,519 |
| Ankeny | $4,573 |
| Altoona | $4,750 |
| Indianola | $4,648 |
| Winterset | $4,926 |