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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Des Moines, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the West Des Moines area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in West Des Moines. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 79 independent living facilities in West Des Moines, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waveland Park, Merle Hay and Waveland Woods.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Ankeny and Altoona.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shelly Rose Estates is a high-quality senior housing community located in the Midwestern city of Des Moines, Polk County, Ohio. Des Moines offers many opportunities to experience cultural activities and events, such as attending the Des Moines Symphony and visiting the many local art galleries...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the heart of the East Village, Prime Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 44-bed skilled facility with views of the Des Moines skyline, capital and our private courtyard. We offer private and semi-private rooms with each room averaging 200 square feet. We have nursing staff onsite 24/7...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cummins Village is nestled away from the hectic mainstream on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just minutes away from all your needs. We offer spacious one-bedroom apartments designed for comfortably accommodating those who are 55+. Income restrictions do apply.Apartments are approximately 562 sq.ft.,...
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So far I'm completely pleased with everything here, I'd give them top marks across the board. It's a nice looking place, they keep it very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It's a good environment, and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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My mom has been thrilled with the staff and all of the social activities! She's made many new friends and enjoys her time there.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Southridge Village II, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, is convenient to grocery shopping, and within blocks of a regional mall and a local pharmacy. Enjoy your independence in a great apartment home that includes utilities, plus air conditioning, generous closet space and...
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Designed for persons: 62+ An affordable apartment community located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Des Moines. Each apartment home features generous closet space, great views, plus all utilities and air conditioning are included. Southridge Village is within blocks of shopping, a regional mall and a...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in West Des Moines, IA
The average cost of senior living in West Des Moines is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patterson, IA with an average of $2,794 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in West Des Moines
Recent reviews for independent living in West Des Moines
Holiday Illahee Hills in Urbandale, IA
4.5
The staff are very kind and pay attention to him when he goes to meals & activities! The food is good portions & mostly all good. The lettuce salads are very good. It would be nice to have cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, and hot turkey and roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy also ...
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA
3.8
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that ...
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Addington Place of Des Moines
5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines.
I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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West Des Moines independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Des Moines independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Des Moines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Des Moines independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Des Moines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Des Moines, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in West Des Moines independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Des Moines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Des Moines, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Des Moines independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in West Des Moines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Des Moines, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.8%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.2%
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Holiday Illahee Hills, Glen Meadows Retirement and Attivo Trail Waukee are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Des Moines, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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