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Memory care in 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 Des Moines is about $5,460 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 1074 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Federal Way
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The meals and dining gets a 3 based on parents feedback and the activities gets an na as parents not participating yet. We appreciate that there are trained people to help them at all times. Mom has...
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.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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The facility was remodeled fairly recently and is lovely. If you are looking for perfection, you are not going to find it here or anywhere else. However, if your expectations are reasonable, you will find...
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.
El Dorado West is conveniently located close to Seahurst Park, Salmon Creek, Puget Sound, and not far from the Sea-Tac Airport. Relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the excitement of...
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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.
Our assisted living community, located in Renton, Wash., on the shores of beautiful Lake Washington, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and more. And...
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I would recommend they provide an onboarding document explaining how everything works, you kind of learn as you go. I also heard from my sister that the charges for medications if they manage resupply is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Village Green Senior Living tree started with the owners and has branched out through the years. Celebrating over 35 years in West Seattle, we have shared and helped improve the lives of more than 3500 families! Thats a lot of folks that have called Village Green home!At Village Green you...
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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, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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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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.
The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with the...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
You come first. That’s what we truly believe at Vashon Community Care (VCC). All of our senior living programs and services are designed to support who you are and the way you want to live.Every aspect of our daily schedule is specially tailored for each individual resident, emphasizing your...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...

Cost of memory care in Des Moines, WA

The average cost of senior living in Des Moines is $5,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $5,084 per month.

Memory care costs in Des Moines, WA, vs. nearby cities

Des Moines, WA
$5,460/mo
$5,427/mo

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

Des Moines, WA
$5,460/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,460/mo

Memory care costs in Des Moines, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,173/mo
Studio
$4,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,354/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,609/mo

Senior living costs in 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: Des Moines, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDes Moines, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,460/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,309/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,370/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Des Moines, WA:$5,460/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Des Moines, WA:$5,309/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Des Moines, WA:$4,370/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Des Moines, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in 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 Des Moines, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in 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
Des Moines, WA$7,212/mo$6,766/mo+6.6%
Washington$7,981/mo$7,222/mo+10.5%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Des Moines, WA
2024 average cost:$7,212/mo
2023 average cost:$6,766/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,981/mo
2023 average cost:$7,222/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Des Moines

Recent reviews for memory care in Des Moines

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

4.8
The reason we gave the meals and dining a 3 out of 5 is because - a) meats are overcooked and tough at least half of the time. The exception is seafood which is good; b) small vegetables portions; c) no options for seasoning preferences such as offering mild and spicy versions for specials and ...
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Aegis of Kirkland

5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5. My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Des Moines review score based on 255 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 255 reviews of 39 Des Moines memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The 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

Des Moines review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Des Moines, WA39 facilities
8.1
Normandy Park, WA39 facilities
8.1
SeaTac, WA43 facilities

Review subcategories for 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 255 reviews of 39 Des Moines memory care communities. This chart helps you compare 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.
Des Moines, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Des Moines memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Moines memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Des Moines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in 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 Des Moines Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Des Moines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Des Moines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
64.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Des Moines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Des Moines, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
74.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
74.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
56.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in 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 Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Des Moines protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated memory care facilities near Des Moines, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 42 memory care facilities near Des Moines, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Des Moines, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 42 memory care facilities near you in Des Moines, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Des Moines, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Des Moines, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Des Moines, Washington ranges from $55 to $17250. The average Memory Care cost in Des Moines, Washington is $5,460. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Des Moines, Washington typically starts at $55. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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