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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.
Star Lake AFH is commited to provide a caring homelike environment, which focuses on the Resident's physical, social and safety needs and the enhancement of his/her quality of life. For our Resident's families we are commited to alleviating the stress and doubt that is always associated with...
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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.
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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They were excellent, well staffed, kind, and competent. We had a complicated PT situation with friend whom was not allowed to communicate with the PT . Staff was able to handle that situation well, 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.
Rosewood Adult Family Home is a residential care home located in the charming city of Normandy Park, in King County, Washington State. Our tranquil city has a peaceful and serene atmosphere, ideal for seniors who wish to relax and spend some quality time with friends and family members. We...
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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.
Bingham Pond AFHBingham Pond AFH is a residential care home located in Federal Way, WA within King County. Federal Way has a great location between Seattle and Tacoma and it even borders the Puget Sound. The beautiful views are plentiful and the city is a nice, quiet place to live. Family members...
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We had to move my mother-in-law to an alternate facility that could better care for her in her advanced stages of dementia. Unfortunately, two days after we moved her she started to shut down and will...
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.
Our Beautiful Home is convinietly located with acces to the major freeways of Seatle area I-5 and 167, in the hearth of a quiet neighborhood with a privade view of the small lake and park.  Close to the shopping centers and two hospitals. Us, the providers, live in the house for...
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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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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.
Bailey Manor provides seniors with professional care in a home environment. Trained caregivers provide a range of services with respect for each resident's dignity, independence and personal wishes. The Bailey Manor sits in a quiet residential cul-de-sac in the Auburn/Federal Way area. Our...
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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.
Laurelwood Manor is situated in Laurel, Mississippi and offers the best in senior independent care, independent living and home ownership in this wonderful retirement community in Mississippi. The location of the Manor is ideal for senior citizens and residents are able to enjoy the many...
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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.
If your loved ones need more than a retirement home, but less than a nursing home then they need Sweet Yoke Adult Family Home. An affordable, safe and caring solution for the frail elderly who can no longer live at home or in a large facility and would enjoy the freedom and comfort of a loving,...
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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.
Photo of Southbrook Manor AFH
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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She is just fantastic. They take such good care of her, she looks great she is always clean, they really cater to her. She is much calmer than at the community she came from. Morris and Chris and Lina are...
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.
Along the shores of Puget Sound, in the beautiful waterfront community of Normandy Park, Lina's Adult Family Home offers a loving approach to senior care, including attention to the physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of our aging and elderly residents. Our individualized, holistic...
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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 Evergreen Park AFH - Redondo
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.
Evergreen Park AFH -Redondo is a residential care home in Federal Way, Washington, in King County. This historic city offers both residents and visitors many activities to delight the senses. With its northwest border being Puget Sound, there are many picturesque beaches that are enjoyed for both...
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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
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: 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.
Photo of Cozie Adult Family Home II
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.
Cozie Adult Family Home II is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Auburn, Washington in both King County and Pierce County. Auburn is a city that is home to numerous independent art galleries featuring the works of local and regional artists as well as more...
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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.
Cozie Adult Family Home is a residential care home in Auburn, WA that serves King County. Auburn is also slightly in Pierce County and has a relatively small population. It is considered a suburb of Seattle and also borders several other areas. HAssisted Living of the Muckleshoot Indian...
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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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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.
Our Mission is to create a nurturing place of order, love, happiness and choice'.> We provide continuing, long term, home atmosphere. We provide a clean, safe, quality home for your loved one. Our supportive family- style surroundings promote a comfortable and secure environment while...
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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$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,460/mo$5,141/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,370/mo$4,146/mo$4,153/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.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Des Moines, WA:$5,460/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Des Moines, WA:$4,370/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/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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