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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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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.
Wema AFH is a beautiful home located in Tacoma. We have loving and caring caregivers who work with our clients every day. In our home we treat clients as part of family by showing them love, respect and we strive to promote independence as much as possible. We engage our clients in different...
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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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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.
This Adult Family Home is owned and operated by WA State licensed nurses with over 20 years of acute and long term care experience.Our home provides a place for seniors who can no longer live on their own but seek care and support in a home environment. Located in South Tacoma, we are close to...
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I am very pleased with how things are going for my father since he made the move into this community. I am impressed with how clean the property is and every time I visit everything is always well maintained...
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.
When you come live at Grace Alzheimer's Home Care, you can expect world class care no matter what age you may be. Some families may be concerned about their relatives that are suffering from different stages of Alzheimer's disease. This is an unfortunate issue, because it robs many seniors of...
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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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.
This Adult Family Home is owned and operated by Wa. St. licensed nurses with over 20 years of acute and long term care experience.Our home provides a place for seniors who can no longer live on their own but seek care and support in a home environment. Located in South Tacoma, we are close to...
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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.
When in need of a senior care home in King County, seniors need look no further than Greenwood Point Lake House #1 located in Issaquah, WA. For years now, the Issaquah community has been a destination for seniors looking to get back to a simpler way of life. The best feature that this area has is...
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What we really like about Evergreen Park is their staff team - they are on top of mostly everything to provide quality care. On some more rate occasions the consistency with communication as been an area...
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 provider has 11 years of experience and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our mission is to provide the highest level of professional, compassion care to our residents to enhance the quality of their lives physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
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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.
We live in a rural area between Sumner, Boney Lake and Lake Taps, about 6 miles from Buckley. We are close to many stores, fire department, police department and post office. The neighborhood is very quiet. We ourselves have not met many of our neighbors as we have recently moved to this area. We...
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They have really done an amazing job here, we love them so much. My loved one is very well taken care of, the home itself is beautiful, and the people who work here are amazing. They really have become part...
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.
Grace Alzheimer's AFH is a residential care home in the progressive city of Bellevue, Washington, in King County. Bellevue has many activities that delight and entertain persons of all ages and interests. From cultural to physical, there is something for everyone in Bellevue. There are many parks...
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The staff are kind and attentive, the food is very good. They provide excellent care and I'm satisfied with everything. Everything is going well. It's clean and the staff is friendly. We don't have any...
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.
Willow Creek Adult Family Home is a non-smoking, loving home specializing in Residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We provide care and support to residents who require extra attention and monitoring. Willow Creek is owned and operated by Jeannie Schmid, who is also the on-site caregiver. She...
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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.
Willow Creek is a private home and we offer varying levels of care from assisted living to end of life/hospice care.  We also specialize in providing care for all levels of Dementia including Alzheimer's.  Being in a small home environment enables us to provide personalized care with...
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We found Vista several years ago for my brothers care and to date we are very pleased with the attention and care he gets. He really likes [name removed] and [name removed] and of course the company of Webo...
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.
Vista Adult Family Home is a retirement care community located in the friendly city Puyallup, Washington, about 5 miles outside of Tacoma. Named after the Puyallup Tribe of Native Americans, the city name means 'the generous people,' and we aim to strive toward that title at our community....
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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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.
Synergy AFH is a senior care home located in the picturesque city of Bellevue, Washington. Found in the Eastside region of King County, it is considered one of Seattle's largest suburbs and offers some of the best lifestyle amenities the west coast has to offer. Here you will find many city parks...
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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.
At Grannies Place AFH our senior residents will find a kindly assisted living community located in lovely Port Orchard, Washington. Our senior living residents can take a pleasant walk around our picturesque grounds or participate in one of our many onsite activities. Grannies Place AFH offers a...
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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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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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Overall Ivy Manor has been very good, though there are a few areas where they could improve. The staff is really great. The place is a bit worn down at parts though. Overall though I have been pleased.
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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.
Ivy Manor AFH is a senior care home found in Lakewood, WA. This sought after city is part of Pierce County is home to many one of a kind parks, trails, and views. Here you get a small town vibe, with majestic natural sights. Golf lovers will be happy to hear there are several world class golf...
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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.
Crystal Cottage is an assisted living facility located in Lakewood, Washington. Lakewood is a major suburb of Tacoma, Washington. Crystal Cottage is classified as a micro-community type adult care facility. It has a capacity of six clients, providing home type environment, unlike large...
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My wife's experience here at this community was excellent. They took very good care her and all her needs. She was in the hospice care part of the facility, and they did everything they could to make her...
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.
Grace Garden is a residential care home located in Lakewood, WA, in Pierce County. Lakewood is populated with many lakes: Lake Lousie, Waughop Lake, Lake Steilacoom, Gravelly Lake and American Lake. Some of these lakes drain into the vast Puget Sound. Lakewood also has a view of the majestic...
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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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My father has been a resident of Serenity for over two years now. He has both diabetes and dementia and we couldn't ask for more diligent and caring support for him and for us during difficult times for our...
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.
Serenity Care AFH is a residential care home that is situated in the city of Bellevue, WA in King County. Scenic parks, museums, shopping centers, cultural attractions and plenty of other attractions all surround our community. The iconic Lincoln Square and Phantom Lake top the list of...
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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.
Kelsey Creek AFHKelsey Creek AFH is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Bellevue, in King County, Washington State. Bellevue is French for 'beautiful view', and we're sure that our residents will find a wonderful home here in our picturesque city. We invite our residents to...

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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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

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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.

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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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