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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.

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They are just absolutely amazing over at Sunny's Adult Family Home LLC. IT is a very inclusive facility with a family type atmosphere. The staff are very cautious and do a great job. My loved one has...
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.
Sunny's AFH specializes in dementia and mental health. The provider is a Registered Nurse with MSN and National board certification in Mental Health, worked at geropsych hospital for 15 years, passionate for seniors who are struggling with behaviors related to dementia. The AFH staff actively...
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So far the manager is a wonderful guy. He's had to hire some new people, and i'm okay with some of them, but I have had issues with another, but that kind of goes with it. It's just a wonderful place and it...
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.
Situated in the vibrant, peaceful and lovely town of Tacoma, Washington, the Magic Hands Adult Family Home is a caring and nurturing place dedicated to providing a safe and vibrant community for your loved one. Magic Hands Adult Family Home offers the following services and amenities. Assisted...
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VERY PROFESSIONAL,KNOWLEDGEABLE AND WHOLEISTIC CARING.
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.
Many elderly are fully capable of living their lives in the same manner they did in their youth. On occasion, assisted living is necessary. The benefits to assisted living are numerous. The senior has complete control over his or her life, except in the ways that are difficult for them. Heart of...
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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.
Ivanhoe Senior Care Adult Family Home. The alternative to a nursing home since 1994. Our mission is to provide the highest level of professional, compassionate care to our residents to enhance the quality of their lives physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.Family owned and operated....
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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.
Lighthouse Adult Family Home is a different experience in the senior living space we are a six-resident home with a live-in family. Located in the beautiful Tacoma, Washington area we pride ourselves in being able to offer care and competent amenities to all of our guests. Living in the 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: 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 to Gravelly Lake Adult Family Home, where we offer senior citizen care in an intimate family setting. We consider ourselves the Bed and Breakfast of Adult Family Homes located in a convenient yet exclusive and private neighborhood of Lakewood, WA. Our home is beautifully furnished and...
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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.
Gentle Family Home Gentle Family Home is a senior residential care home located in the coastal city of Port Orchard, WA and in Kitsap county. Port Orchard is located just west of the larger city of Seattle and is connected to Seattle Island, via the Washington State Ferry. The city is located...
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My mother was living at the Ardmore Senior Care Home in Bellevue for almost 4 years. Her care was impeccable. Rhoda and Peter (owners) provide outstanding support and love. The place was always clean, the...
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.
Petru and Roda Belindean are the founders of Ardmore Senior Care, a private elderly care home serving as an alternative to Assisted Living and Professional Nursing Care in a residential neighborhood environment. Petru and Roda understand the significant decision in...
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Bridle Manor Adult Family Home is a six-bed residence all private rooms and we are absolutely thrilled with the care my father is receiving there. He can be very difficult at time and they are great at...
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.
Our home is located in Kirkland offering 24 hour care and assistance to you or your loved one. Daily home cooked meals with special attention to resident dietary requests. Furnishings are provided or you can personalize your room to your satisfaction. Cable and telephone are available...
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Great Care Manor has been doing a really awesome job! The place my mom was at before we were not happy with, but here we've had no issues. They have provided transportation to doctors appointments and make...
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.
Great Care Manor is a newly license Adult Family Home but our friendly and caring staff have more than 15 years of experience in caring elderly. We are committed to provide quality and compassionate care for the elderly. We are located in a quiet neighborhood close to Lake Louise and about seven...
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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.
Union Hill Country Estates is a senior care home that is located in the affluent, suburban city of Redmond, WA and in King county. Redmond is just a few miles north of the larger city of Seattle and is located on the northern tip of Lake Sammamish. It is also home to Marymoor Park, which sits...
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.
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on Bainbridge Island, Bailey Manor 2 provides a warm and loving home for senior adults who need daily living assistance. Our friendly, professional caregivers are dedicated to meeting each resident's individual needs and providing a clean, safe and positive family...
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This facility has been really good caring for my Husband and I haven’t had any problems thus far. If anything comes up, the staff is wonderful in communicating with me. They can also communicate directly...
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.
Tiburon Estates AFH is located on Sammamish Plateau that has a quite and beautiful nieghborhood view of forest with rabbit, deer, and squirrel. Washington state license6 private rooms 2 bathrooms: one includes walk in shower, the other includes a bath tub. Tiburon Estates AFH has a secure home...
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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.
Fannie & Earl's Careful Caring is an immaculate assisted living home near Gravelly Lake in Lakewood, WA just southwest of Tacoma. It has a centralized location between several large churches, doctor's offices and massage and day spa resorts. This is the perfect assisted living facility for...
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The care and cleanliness is superb, meals are also very good. Admin needs to listen to clients better to get their needs addressed.
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.
Ponderosa Trails, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a senior living center dedicated to the quality care and comfort of the elderly in their aging years. Focused on independent living and quality of life, this adult family home has many amenities to keep elderly loved ones entertained and...
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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.
Finding a top rated assisted living facility may not be easy, but it will be worth the investment. Residents in Bremerton may want to take a look at what Terra Bell AFH has to offer to them. They are consistently rated one of the top assisted living facilities in the state of Washington. This...
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[name removed] the owner/primary caretaker of Cass De Alegre, took very good care of my step mom/father's wife. My step mom [name removed] was 83, with Pancreatic Cancer, when my wife and I were no longer...
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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.
Casa Del Alegre is an independent living community located in the quaint Lakewood, Washington area. We strive to consistently establish a genuine home away from home atmosphere for each of our residents, and we are more than eager to welcome you as part of our community. We understand that this...
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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: Assisted 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.
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.
Sammamish LakeView Adult Family Home provides an affordable alternative for those individuals that require an increased level of care not provided at adult retirement communities nor desire the institutionalized atmosphere of a nursing home. Sammamish LakeView Adult Family Home provides an...

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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