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Residential care homes in Des Moines often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Des Moines is $7,894 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 1356 care homes in Des Moines and read 1414 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Gig Harbor and Kent.

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Great location, caring staff! Resident's are all very happy with services they receive! Highly recommend!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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The friendliness of the staff should be a five plus! They truly treat people there like family. My sisters have tried the food and they said it was great. There is plenty of parking. It is just a really...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Narrows Place AFH Inc is a residential care home situated in the calm city of Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County. Our residence is outstanding in terms of the structure, location and facilities within it. Our seniors enjoy many privileges such as professional healthcare from the nearby...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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The care that they give is great, and the caregivers themselves are absolutely wonderful. They have been very willing to work with us, and actively seek out our feedback to make sure they are satisfying all...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
The decision to place a loved one in a long-term care facility can be a difficult and trying time. We at Beta Adult Family Home understand that this is one of the hardest choices a family has to make and that is why our mission is to provide an excellent, safe, pleasant and peaceful home with...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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.
Vancouver, Washington, is a beautiful part of our country, not nearly as overpopulated as other areas, but it can still be depressing if you are a senior. Adult Family Homes like Young At Heart have earned their high reputation as loving, caring problem solvers for seniors. We at Young At Heart...
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Hi Valley is owned and run by two of the friendliest, kindest people you could ever ask for. They are dedicated to my family member's care, keep us well informed, provide tasty meals, are very patient, and...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Hi Valley Adult Family Home is located in Issaquah, Washington, a majestic city known for its rich heritage. They pride themselves in providing premium services in a trusted setting that you would not hesitant to leave your elderly loved one with. They accept both Medicare and Medicaid for your...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Arbor Rose is a privately owned resident home that offers a family atmosphere where our residents can live in comfort and safety. Our goal is to provide the highest level of loving, healthy and personal care for our residents on a daily basis.Our newly remodeled home is nestled in a peaceful...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Photo of Somerset View Adult Family Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
In the heart of down town Puyallup the Artful Lodger is a very large historic home built in 1904. Completely renovated in the 1990's, The Adult Family Home was established in 1996 .  It is surrounded by many walkways and garden areas.  The main floor has several...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Compassion and Care, in Tacoma, WA, is a senior care home that serves Pierce County. Conveniently accessible from Interstate 5, it is located near Fox Island and miles of open beaches. Nearby is Fircrest Golf Club where people can spend the afternoon playing a relaxing game of golf. With the...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Welcome!Bellevue Hilltop Residence AFH, located at the prestigious Hilltop of Eastgate, is the place for residential care 24 hours/seven days a week. Speaks Japanese and two dialects of Chinese, Mandarin and Cantonese.At this facility we are determined to give individualized care followed to meet...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Golden Rule Adult Family Home is a residential care home located in Pierce County in the beautiful city of Tacoma, WA. There are so many things to do in Tacoma making it an ideal spot to retire in. By taking the time to explore the Tacoma area, seniors will have no problem finding the fun times...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Sam's House is a highly rated assisted living facility located in Bolinas, California. Bolinas is a wonderful city that is located in the northern part of California. There are several very valid reasons why people prefer this residential facility. We take pride in offering our residents high...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Nov Adult Family Homes is a residential care home serving King County, that is located in Mercer Island, WA. Positioned on a pristine island, residents can enjoy water access at their leisure. Offering swimming, fishing, and boating, Mercer Island is the ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts....
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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.
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.
Located in a quiet and centrally located residential neighborhood in Tacoma, The Best of Oakes Adult Family Home offers a full array of senior care, assisted living, and special needs services to our clientele. Our facility, fully licensed by the state of Washington, is staffed by highly...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
At the King Narrows View AFH we have two large living rooms both with fireplaces and a grand view of the Narrows, Olympic Mountains, and both Narrows bridges. We have two semi-private rooms and one private room; soon to have two private rooms. There are three bathrooms; each bathroom has a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.

Cost of care homes in Des Moines, WA

The average cost of senior living in Des Moines is $7,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bremerton, WA with an average of $5,882 per month.

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

Des Moines, WA
$7,894/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

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

$7,920/mo
Residential Care Home
$7,894/mo

Residential care home costs in Des Moines, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,453/mo
Private
$7,521/mo

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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Residential Care Home$7,894/mo$7,686/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
Des Moines, WA:$7,894/mo
Washington:$7,686/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Des Moines, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Des Moines, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Des Moines, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in Des Moines, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home 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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Residential care home cost trends in Des Moines, WA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home 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 average 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$6,701/mo$6,886/mo-2.7%
Washington$6,214/mo$6,402/mo-2.9%
National$4,801/mo$4,687/mo+2.4%
Des Moines, WA
2024 average cost:$6,701/mo
2023 average cost:$6,886/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,214/mo
2023 average cost:$6,402/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,801/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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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 residential care home in Des Moines

Recent reviews for residential care home in Des Moines

Best Care Manor in Shoreline, WA

5.0
The community is outstanding. The staff is wonderful and attentive. The meals are excellent and fresh. and cook and made to order. They do offer a lot of activities. This is the next best thing to family care. This is a home like atmosphere with a few residents. The staff are more than caring, ...
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1 Joyful Adult Family Home in Mountlake Terrace, WA

5.0
Hello, I would like to share my experience. I came here to give my elderly grandma a home. The owners very nice . A few weeks later my grandma told me they take good care of her. She said they give her good food at the dinner table and watched TV together. They took care of any need she had. I ...
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Rose Park Manor, RN in Kenmore, WA

5.0
The staff at this community are helpful and friendly. The food was ok, however I wish they would have asked my mom what her preferences were with regards to her diet. The price was a little high. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtfully attentive caregivers. Residents and their families frequently praise the kindness and compassionate nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at A Serenity Adult Family Home, one review states, 'The staff here is really attentive and caring with a loving attitude towards their residents.' At Loza L ...
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Nutritious and delicious meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At A Serenity Adult Family Home, reviews mention that 'the meals were well planned and nutritious', while residents at Peace and Pleasant Care Adult Family Home II share that 'the food is all made from ...
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Hometelike atmosphere. Many residents appreciate the family like environment of their communities, where they feel at home. At Angels' Arms LLC, the home's 'beautiful' and 'well-kept' interiors, as well as 'the common room and dining room that are big and not cluttered', contribute to this homelike atmosphere.
Personalized care plans. Care plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring they receive the care they require. At Peace and Pleasant Care Adult Family Home II, the staff 'worked with us to modify challenges' and 'helped our mom make the transition smoothly'. At Number 1 Freedom Adult Family ...
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Peaceful surroundings. Communities with calming surroundings contribute to residents' overall well-being. At Maple Garden, the facility is 'picturesque' and 'sits on the golf course', while Verdant Grove offers a 'beautiful fenced yard' and 'shaded porch'.
Effective communication with families. Clear and open communication between families and communities is essential for peace of mind. At A Serenity Adult Family Home, reviews note that 'the owners are very responsive to feedback' and 'always available to discuss residents' care and answer questions'. At Angels' Arms LLC, the owner ...
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Star Of Hope Adult Family Home LLC, Comfort Zone Adult Family Home and Inclusive Adult Family Home LLC are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Des Moines, Washington. See full list of communities.
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