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Memory care in West Des Moines offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in West Des Moines is about $4,555 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 617 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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Cost of memory care in West Des Moines, IA

The average cost of senior living in West Des Moines is $4,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bevington, IA with an average of $4,533 per month.

Memory care costs in West Des Moines, IA, vs. nearby cities

West Des Moines, IA
$4,555/mo
$4,644/mo
$4,561/mo

Memory care costs in West Des Moines, IA, vs. state and national averages

West Des Moines, IA
$4,555/mo
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in West Des Moines, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,555/mo

Memory care costs in West Des Moines, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,323/mo
Studio
$5,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,462/mo

Senior living costs in West Des Moines vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Des Moines, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Des Moines, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$4,555/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,545/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
West Des Moines, IA:$4,555/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
West Des Moines, IA:$4,545/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
West Des Moines, IA:$3,063/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in West Des Moines, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in West Des Moines and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in West Des Moines, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Des Moines have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Des Moines, IA$8,567/mo$7,230/mo+18.5%
Iowa$6,855/mo$6,382/mo+7.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
West Des Moines, IA
2024 average cost:$8,567/mo
2023 average cost:$7,230/mo
Percent change:+18.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,855/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in West Des Moines

Recent reviews for memory care in West Des Moines

Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, IA

5.0
The facility is really awesome! The staff are accommodating and friendly and the facility is kept well maintained. Everything is going so well, and we don't really have any complaints so far!

Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

5.0
We toured Journey and it is a very high quality place. The meals are all chef prepared and you can order food at anytime of the day so they are not served cafeteria style. They did not have any openings when we needed but I would highly recommend them.

Independence Village of Ankeny

5.0
What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in ...
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West Des Moines review score based on 139 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 139 reviews of 33 West Des Moines memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Des Moines review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

West Des Moines review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
West Des Moines, IA33 facilities
8.4
Clive, IA35 facilities
8.7
Cumming, IA23 facilities

Review subcategories for West Des Moines memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 139 reviews of 33 West Des Moines memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Des Moines resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
West Des Moines, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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West Des Moines memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Des Moines memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Des Moines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in West Des Moines memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in West Des Moines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Des Moines memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of West Des Moines Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Des Moines, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Des Moines memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Des Moines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Des Moines, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Des Moines memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Des Moines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Des Moines, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Des Moines memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in West Des Moines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Des Moines, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in West Des Moines

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in West Des Moines protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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