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Assisted living costs in Urbandale average about $4,633 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 41 communities in Urbandale. Our detailed directory has 645 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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.
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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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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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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...
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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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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Urbandale, IA

The average cost of senior living in Urbandale is $4,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor Heights, IA with an average of $4,545 per month.

Assisted living costs in Urbandale, IA, vs. nearby cities

Urbandale, IA
$4,632/mo
$4,633/mo
$4,682/mo

Assisted living costs in Urbandale, IA, vs. state and national averages

Urbandale, IA
$4,632/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Urbandale, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,632/mo
$4,644/mo

Assisted living costs in Urbandale, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,411/mo
Studio
$5,958/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,305/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,332/mo

Senior living costs in Urbandale 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: Urbandale, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUrbandale, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,632/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,644/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,047/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Urbandale, IA:$4,632/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Urbandale, IA:$4,644/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Urbandale, IA:$3,047/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Urbandale, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Urbandale 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.

Urbandale, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Urbandale, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Urbandale 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Urbandale, IA$5,619/mo$5,610/mo+0.2%
Iowa$5,102/mo$5,027/mo+1.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Urbandale, IA
2024 average cost:$5,619/mo
2023 average cost:$5,610/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Urbandale, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Urbandale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Urbandale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Urbandale

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Edencrest at Timberline in Urbandale, IA

4.4
Included in the price is transportation to social or medical events. They attempt to get input for social events and the menu from residents. The staff regardless of position chip in where needed to meet the needs of residents. The assistance given those in assisted living is defined in an ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including Edencrest at Beaverdale, Rock Creek Senior Living, and Independence Village of Waukee, where families express appreciation for the long-term friendships that residents and their family mem ...
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Variety of activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered in communities, such as music performances, movie nights, and exercise classes. Families of residents at Edencrest at Beaverdale, Independence Village of Waukee, and Woodlands Creek Senior Living praise the diverse offerings ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with some specifically commenting on the private rooms and group areas. Residents of Edencrest at Green Meadows, Rock Creek Senior Living, and Independence Village of Waukee express satisfaction with the carefully maintaine ...
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Flexible dining options. Families appreciate the flexibility of dining arrangements at some communities, such as Rock Creek Senior Living, where residents can choose their meal times and enjoy meals in the dining room or their own apartments. Some residents, like those at Edencrest at Beaverdale, even mention the qu ...
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Continuum of care. For those in need of varying levels of care, communities like Independence Village of Waukee and Walnut Ridge offer a continuum of care, including assisted living, long-term care, and memory care, all on the same campus.
Supportive community atmosphere. Many families comment on the sense of community and support at their loved ones' senior living facilities, such as Independence Village of Waukee, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Woodlands Creek Senior Living, where residents feel comfortable and at home, and are encouraged to engage in socia ...
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Urbandale review score based on 150 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 35 Urbandale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Urbandale review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Urbandale review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Urbandale, IA35 facilities
8.4
Clive, IA35 facilities
8.6
Grimes, IA37 facilities

Review subcategories for Urbandale assisted living

When assisted living 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 150 reviews of 35 Urbandale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Urbandale resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Urbandale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Urbandale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Urbandale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Urbandale, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Urbandale assisted living

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 Urbandale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Urbandale, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Urbandale assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Urbandale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Urbandale, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Urbandale assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Urbandale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Urbandale, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Urbandale assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Urbandale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Urbandale, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Urbandale

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Urbandale protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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