Assisted Living in Des Moines, IA

Situated in the stately North Grand neighborhood just a five-minute drive from downtown, 3801 Grand offers assisted living residents supportive care so they can maintain their independence within the city they love. The senior living facility is home to independent, assisted living and memory care communities allowing seniors to elegantly age in place. The downstairs lobby is modern and sleek and offers residents the chance to warm up near the fireplace after they come in from a walk around the neighborhood. Apartments are equally modern and offer kitchens/kitchenettes. Most residents take advantage of the restaurant-style dining area featuring chef-prepared entrees crafted out of fresh ingredients.

Edencrest at Beaverdale is located just a few minutes off Route 6 in a residential neighborhood. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care so residents can remain among friends and trusted caregivers as they age. Throughout the day residents can be found in the beauty salon, basking in the sun on a warm day in the landscaped courtyard or enjoying coffee with friends in the TV lounge. Assisted living residents have access to three meals served restaurant-style, laundry and housekeeping services and assistance with the activities with daily living as needed.

EdenCrest at Riverwoods is located just a block away from Evergreen park and offers Des Moines seniors a full array of care options ranging from assisted living to memory care. Assisted living residents have individualized care plans that include appropriate assistance with the activities of daily living, three restaurant-style meals and access to great programs such as the Live 2 B Healthy senior exercise program led by certified trainers. We included EdenCrest at Riverwoods on our top ten facility list for its innovative LifeShare program that allows family members to log into a secure portal and view pictures, write messages and check event logs to make sure their loved ones are active and engaged. 

Situated in a residential neighborhood behind Route 69, Edencrest at Siena Hills offers local seniors independent living, assisted living and memory care. Edencrest is also notable for offering a fourth level, one called closer care, which is meant to bridge the gap between assisted living and memory care. Assisted living residents receive individualized care plans based on what they need including assistance with activities of daily living, medication management and access to caregivers around the clock. Apartments are geared towards the needs of assisted living residents and include individual climate control and walk-in showers with seats.

Ramsey Village is a continuing care senior community located a few blocks north of Drake University. The senior living facility offers five levels of care including assisted living. Pharmacy staff is available to residents around the clock and a medical director visits the community on a weekly basis to coordinate care plans. Assisted living residents receive individual care plans designed to meet their level of mobility and cognitive abilities. The nursing staff is always available and concierge services are available to arrange transportation to medical appointments as needed. Seniors stay active exploring the lovely gardens and walkways spread out over 10 acres of land during the summer months and settle down with coffee and friends in the game room and library during the winter. 

Tucked into a wooded area just south of Easter Lake, Prairie Hills Senior Living has offered local seniors elegant assisted living and memory care accommodations for the past two decades. The upscale facility offers seniors plenty of high-class amenities so that they can stay engaged and active during their senior years including a swimming pool, fitness classes, transportation services and three meals a day in a restaurant-style dining hall. Assisted living residents receive customized day-to-day assistance as needed with activities of daily living, access to an active social calendar, housekeeping, and trash services. We placed Prairie Hills on our top ten list for its scenic courtyards and quiet location. 

Situated just north of a shopping plaza, Easttown Park, and the East Side Library, residents of Valley View Village appreciate the walkable neighborhood and frequently visit nearby shops. The state of the art assisted living village offers elegant accommodations with kitchens, Pella windows, walk-in showers and oak cabinetry. Residents also have access to an array of on-site amenities including a parlor for greeting guests, lounges on every floor designed for socializing with friends, a library and computer room and a sunroom. All residents also have access to personal care services as needed and are invited to regularly scheduled trips to shopping malls, stores and restaurants.

Situated right off Exit 28 of Interstate 80, the Bickford of Urbandale is a cozy and quaint assisted living and memory care facility. The decor is rustic and comfortable designed to make seniors feel as if common areas are simply extensions of their own homes. Assisted living residents are encouraged to help with simple tasks throughout the day to stay active and receive help with the activities of daily living, healthcare coordination and medication management. All residents enjoy the Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen menu, which includes three freshly prepared meals a day. 

Situated in a green spot behind Trader Joe’s within close proximity to a number of major shopping plazas, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Jordan Creek is a luxury senior living community. In addition to receiving excellent personal care services on an individualized basis, assisted living residents have access to a wide array of amenities including a salon for manicures, a fitness room and a bistro. Throughout the day seniors can be spotted enjoying a meal prepared by the executive chef, chatting with friends by the fireside, relaxing in the spa bath or strolling through the fully secured and enclosed courtyards. We included MorningStar of Jordan Creek on our list for its wealth of high-class amenities.

Located one block west of the Campbell Recreation Area, active seniors enjoy the scenic views and multitude of walking paths accessible to them from Woodlands Creek Senior Living. The senior retirement community offers luxury accommodations and modern common areas to independent living, assisted living and memory care residents. Throughout the day residents can be spotted catching the breeze on their balconies, partaking in one of many chef-prepared meals, watching a film in the on-site movie theater or working out in the fitness area.