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The 11 Best Des Moines, Iowa Assisted Living Facilities

Through our research, we have compiled a list of facilities in the Des Moines area based on price, floor plans, and services.


Bickford of West Des Moines

  • Excellent Customer Reviews
  • Medication Management
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Start My Search 5050 Hawthorne Dr
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale offers a well maintained assisted living facility with many services on site, such as help with daily living and medication management by licensed staff. This pet-friendly site is a place where residents can enjoy life and get the care they need.
  • Medication management
  • Social and educational programs for families
Bickford of Urbandale photo
Start My Search 5915 Sutton Pl
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Edencrest at Beaverdale

This community offers memory care and assisted living and has several locations throughout Des Moines.
  • Full-Time registered nurses
  • Restaurant style dining
Edencrest at Beaverdale photo
Start My Search 3410 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Prairie Hills Des Moines Retirement Community

Prairie Hills offers their residents complete care and extra assistance. A community that’s peaceful and welcoming and staffed with attentive caregivers at all times.
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living Facility
Prairie Hills Des Moines Retirement Community photo
Start My Search 5815 SE 27th St
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Ramsey Village offers their residents many different options for their retirement living such as independent living, residential care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and long-term care nursing.
  • Church services held on Sunday
  • Concierge 7 days a week
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Start My Search 1611 27th St
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Calvin Community

This is a retirement community nestled in Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood. Calvin is designed to promote a lifestyle free of obligations.
  • Holistic approach to care
  • Chef-prepared meals
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Start My Search 4210 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Heritage Court Assisted Living

This facility offers spacious rooms that are carpeted, air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a private shower.
  • On-site registered dietician
  • Access to private outdoor patio
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Start My Search 1499 Office Park Rd West
Des Moines, IA, 50265

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Iowa Jewish center offers their residents skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, hospice/respite care.
  • All private rooms
  • 24-hour licensed care
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Start My Search 900 Polk Blvd
Des Moines, IA, 50312

The Rose of Des Moines

The Rose of Des Moines offers residents one or two bedroom options with affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments. They also have 24-hour monitoring and social programming in a beautiful community.
  • Beauty salon and barber
  • Library/reading area with fireplace.
The Rose of Des Moines photo
Start My Search 1330 19th St
Des Moines, IA, 50314

Edencrest at Riverwoods

This community offers memory care and assisted living and has several locations throughout Des Moines.
  • Full-Time registered nurses
  • Restaurant style dining
Edencrest at Riverwoods photo
Start My Search 2210 E Park Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Wesley Acres A WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

Located south of Grand Avenue, Wesley Acres offers fine and family dining in The Oaks Restaurant and central dining area.
  • 6,300 square foot fitness center
  • Complete Aquatic center
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Start My Search 3520 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50312

Additional Des Moines, Iowa Resources:

Des Moines has many senior living resources for residents in assisted living facilities in the area. We’ve listed some of the most well-known and helpful resources for seniors below:
  • Meals on Wheels: This program offers meals for $7 or less, based on need with some funding available for those with disabilities or who are over 60 years old. Whether you need help grocery shopping or meal preparation, WesleyLife Meals has 22 routes in the Des Moines running Monday through Friday.
  • Des Moines Farmer’s Markets: Stroll through these markets to find the best local produce and more. Farmer’s markets in Des Moines are typically open between mid-May and mid- to late-September.
  • State Historical Museum of Iowa: Exhibits that preserve Iowa’s history and special programs are available throughout the year at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines.