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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 $4,912 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 570 care homes in Des Moines and read 382 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Des Moines, WA

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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.
Sound View Senior CareSound View Senior Care is a senior care home that is located in the quaint city of Des Moines, WA and in King county. Des Moines is on the eastern shoreline of Puget Sound and is situated in between the larger cities of Seattle and Tacoma. It is directly on the coastline 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.
Positioned on the east shore of Puget Sound approximately half way between Tacoma and Seattle in Des Moines, Washington, Lina's AFH #1 is a community residential adult family home with a focus on quality care and senior engagement. Considered a micro community, our senior living facility offers...
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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.
The Caring Place AFH is a senior care home that is located in the smaller city of Des Moines, WA and in King county. Des Moines is situated on the eastern shore of the Puget Sand and is between the larger cities of Seattle and Tacoma. The city is also right on the coast of the large Lake...
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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.
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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.
The golden Haven Adult Family Home is located in Innis Arden of Shoreline, WA. Our mission is to provide seniors with an alternative to living in a nursing home. We provide a home atmosphere that is loving, relaxing and safe for all of the residents. Our caregivers are committed to providing...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Lina's AFH #3 is the perfect assisted living facility located in Kent, Washington. We offer great service and have our staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is always a doctor on call and we have visiting nurses, therapists, physical therapist, podiatrist, and speech therapist. Our...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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 family members come upon a time in their lives where they must decide on how to take care of their elderly family members. Growing up, those same family members were the ones that did all of the guarding, guidance, and taking care of. As they grow older, they require much more care than...
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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.
DMC Everlasting Home Care II is located in Des Moines, Washington, just a short distance from the Puget Sound, and we offer assisted living facilities for up to five elderly residents. We're located in a quiet, safe neighborhood and provide specially tailored services to our residents, including...
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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.
Located in the peaceful district of Des Moines, Washington, Frances Adult Family Home is an assisted living facility for senior citizens, offering Alzheimer's care in particular. We are known for housing all the facilities which culminate in exceptional senior care and providing an atmosphere of...
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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: 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.
Angels Care AFH  is located in beautiful Des Moines area at 26035 14th Avenue South, with easy access to Interstate 5 and Highway 99. We are within minutes away from Saltwater State Park, Des Moines Marina, Southcenter Westfield & Sea-Tac Shopping Malls, Federal Way, Kent,...
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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.
Crestwood Senior HomeCrestwood Senior Home is a residential care home located in the pretty city of Kent in Washington, King County. Kent offers a plethora of recreational options with an extensive park system throughout the city, which includes skate parks, mini parks, play fields, greenbelts,...
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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.
House of Epiphany is located in Kent, WA as part of King County. This senior care home is in the heart of the Seattle-Tacoma region. It sits just 19 miles from each of the larger cities. Kent has a much smaller population and is a nice, quite place to live. Since it has access to entertainment...
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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.
Amani Adult Family House is a residential care home located in the stunning Des Moines City, Washington in King County. We are located in a quiet, friendly, and upscale neighborhood. Many beautiful trees that bring about a cool breeze enclose our home. It will only take you a few minutes from...
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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.
Vanes AFH is a lively residential care home found in the locality of Sea Tac, Washington in King County. Our residence is set in this locality because of its favorable climatic conditions that highly favor the living of seniors. Our home is in a strategic position that allows us easy access to...
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The place is clean but have been there at times when I noticed it could use cleaning. The staff is very friendly. They are doing a great job.
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 Age AFHGolden Age AFH is a senior care home located in Des Moines, Washington, which is situated in King County. Des Moines, which is positioned on the east shore of the Puget Sound, is known for its beautiful parks and recreational opportunities. The area is most widely known for...
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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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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.
Angelwings Group is located in lovely Des Moines, Washington. We provide assisted living and dementia care within a warm and inviting home setting. Seniors will be able to stay in their own beautifully decorated private room with a half bath. At Angelwings Group, we design individual service...

Cost of care homes in Des Moines, WA

The average cost of senior living in Des Moines is $4,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,797 per month.

Residential care home costs in Des Moines, WA, vs. nearby cities

Des Moines, WA
$4,912/mo
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Residential care home costs in Des Moines, WA, vs. state and national averages

Des Moines, WA
$4,912/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

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

$5,460/mo
Residential Care Home
$4,912/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,992/mo
Private
$7,017/mo
Studio
$7,043/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,075/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,333/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$4,912/mo$5,044/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$5,309/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,460/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,370/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Residential Care Home
Des Moines, WA:$4,912/mo
Washington:$5,044/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
Des Moines, WA:$5,309/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Des Moines, WA:$5,460/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Des Moines, WA:$4,370/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about residential care home in Des Moines

Recent reviews for residential care home in Des Moines

Evergreen Senior Care in Seattle, WA

4.0
I like the care that my grandmother is getting in this community.We like that it is very clean. We wanted a smaller community for her. The staff is very nice and caring. The meals are very good and she is happy with the variety. She does stay involved with activities. She likes that they do ...
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Covenant Care in Seattle, WA

4.0
My mother is doing well at this community. I feel I have finally found a home where they are able to care for her very well. The home looks great, they do a very good job of keeping everything nice and clean. They do have very good rates at this community. The chef is wonderful, she cooks great ...
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A Joyous Care Home Adult Family Home in Tacoma, WA

4.4
All home care facilities cost too much. I gave a 4 for overall experience because it is a new business still trying to work out some details. The owner of Joyous Care is very new and still learning the ropes. However, she learns quickly and is doing an outstanding job. She is caring, very ...
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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 Easthi ...
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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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